Senior QC Microbiology Manager – Radiopharmaceuticals

Terrapower; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional and educational support

401k plan

21 days PTO

Job summary

TerraPower Isotopes is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead the QC Microbiology team at the Everett, WA facility supporting Ac-225 production. You will oversee environmental monitoring, method validation, and adherence to cGMP and radiological safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with Validation, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality Assurance, and a focus on data integrity and continuous improvement of laboratory systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, or related life sciences.
• Advanced degree preferred for senior leadership.
• 8+ years with a Master’s; 5+ years with a PhD; leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for the QC Microbiology team and prioritize lab activities.
• Manage QC Microbiology operations for environmental monitoring and product testing.
• Ensure compliance with site safety, biosafety, and radiological safety procedures.
• Lead development and validation of microbiological test methods and lab systems.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory inspections

Microbiological testing

Environmental monitoring

Radiopharmaceutical production

Water systems monitoring

Quality risk management

Analytical method validation

Data integrity

Laboratory troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's in Microbiology

Master's in relevant field

PhD (preferred)

Tools

LIMS

Laboratory automation

Electronic data management systems

Data integrity controls

Job description

TerraPower Isotopes is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead the QC Microbiology team at the Everett, WA facility supporting Ac-225 production. You will oversee environmental monitoring, method validation, and adherence to cGMP and radiological safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with Validation, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality Assurance, and a focus on data integrity and continuous improvement of laboratory systems.