Technical Training and Qualification Administrator

TerraPower LLC.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TerraPower LLC. is seeking a Technical Training & Qualification Administrator to develop and manage training and qualification programs supporting safe, reliable operations in radiopharmaceutical contexts.

The role focuses initially on radioisotope manufacturing and radiological safety, with growth toward broader program leadership. The ideal candidate will combine strong program management with technical aptitude and the ability to translate complex scientific and engineering requirements into

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in technical training, qualification, operations, program management, or related functions.
• Experience in a technically complex, regulated or quality-controlled environment; nuclear/pharmaceutical/radiopharmaceutical or cGMP preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to translate complex requirements into structured training programs.
• Demonstrated program-management capability across multiple concurrent activities.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to drive activities to completion.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Training Planning & Program Execution: develop and manage integrated training and qualification plans aligned with priorities and schedules; coordinate instructors, experts, facilities, and resources; report status and risks.
• Training Development & Technical Integration: translate requirements into learning objectives, lesson plans, materials, assessments, and evaluations; review content for clarity and alignment; deliver training.
• Qualification & Workforce Readiness: establish qualification pathways; monitor progress; maintain records; support audits and continuous improvement.

Skills

Program management

Communication skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science or related field

Tools

Project management software

Learning management systems

Job description

Technical Training and Qualification Administrator (TPI)

Everett, Washington, United States

The TerraPower Isotopes® (TPI™) division has been established to pursue medical isotopes development--advancing nuclear science for significant human health benefits. We seek to support revolutionary radiotherapies for treatments of various cancers through the supply of radioisotopes. TerraPower currently has unique access to a supply of thorium for the long-term production of actinium-225 in the growing alpha therapy market and intends to expand into other nuclear related medical treatments.

The TerraPower Isotopes program is an integral part of the Washington State based TerraPower team, a company working to raise living standards globally. In 2006, the company originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field.

TPI is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced radiopharmaceutical applications and influencing change within nuclear medicine. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Technical Training & Qualification Administrator

The Technical Training & Qualification Administrator reports to the Operations Program Manager and is responsible for developing, coordinating, and continuously improving training and qualification programs that support safe, reliable, and high-performing operations. Initially focused on radioisotope manufacturing operations and radiological safety, the role will establish and manage the planning, scheduling, qualification, and performance-management systems needed to develop workforce proficiency and operational readiness. As the organization grows, the role is expected to develop into broader program and cross-functional leadership responsibilities.

The successful candidate will combine strong organizational and program management skills with technical aptitude, intellectual curiosity, and leadership capability. The individual must be able to rapidly understand complex scientific, engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory issues; work effectively with subject-matter experts; and translate technical requirements into structured training and qualification programs.

Responsibilities:

Training Planning & Program Execution

• Develop and manage integrated training and qualification plans aligned with operational priorities, production schedules, workforce development needs, and qualification requirements.
• Coordinate instructors, subject-matter experts, trainees, facilities, equipment, materials, and other resources; identify schedule or resource constraints and drive appropriate recovery actions.
• Provide management with meaningful training and qualification status, emerging risks, priorities, and recommended actions.

Training Development & Technical Integration

• Partner with scientists, engineers, operators, and other subject-matter experts to translate complex technical requirements into effective learning objectives, lesson plans, training materials, assessments, and practical evaluations.
• Review training content for technical clarity, consistency, and alignment with applicable procedures and requirements; lead updates as processes, procedures, equipment, or requirements change.
• Deliver classroom or facilitated training and lead technical discussions as appropriate to support workforce development and proficiency.

Qualification & Workforce Readiness

• Establish and coordinate qualification pathways, assignments, evaluations, and supporting materials with managers, qualification mentors, instructors, and evaluators.
• Monitor individual and organizational qualification status, identify gaps or stalled activities, and drive actions necessary to maintain qualification progress and workforce readiness.
• Maintain accurate and auditable training and qualification records and coordinate with Quality, document control, and corporate training functions to ensure applicable requirements are met.
• Evaluate training execution and effectiveness, support audits, assessments, investigations, and corrective actions, and identify opportunities to improve training and qualification processes.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in technical training, qualification, operations, program management, procedure development, or a related function.
• Experience in a technically complex, regulated, or quality-controlled environment; nuclear, pharmaceutical, radiopharmaceutical, chemical processing, advanced manufacturing, or cGMP experience preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude, intellectual curiosity, and critical-thinking ability, with demonstrated ability to rapidly understand complex scientific, engineering, manufacturing or regulatory concepts and translate technical requirements into structured training and qualification programs.
• Demonstrated program-management capability, including planning, scheduling, resource coordination, prioritization, risk identification, and execution across multiple concurrent activities.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively with scientists, engineers, operators, managers, Quality personnel, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, integrity, and ability to lead through influence, identify problems, facilitate solutions, and independently drive activities to completion.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, identify problems, and drive assigned activities to completion.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, display respect, and foster teamwork.

Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications. Job Functions:

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
• Travel: Less than 5%

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