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Nusano is seeking a Senior R&D Radiochemist to lead chemistry development workstreams for radioisotope production used in cancer treatment and diagnosis. This is an onsite role based in West Valley City, Utah.
In this role, you will own significant chemistry workstreams end-to-end, designing and executing complex experiments while applying quality-by-design (QbD) principles. You will lead planning, execution, and troubleshooting of chemistry development initiatives, including designing experiments, analyzing data, and recommending next steps. You will apply QbD principles and lead risk-based assessments for assigned programs, driving continuous improvement of chemistry processes and workflows.
You will support benchtop-to-hot cell scale-up activities and process hand-off to Operations, coordinating with safety and other experts to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements for new product development and production. You will provide subject matter expertise during cross-functional investigations and technical discussions.
A key responsibility is mentoring early-career scientists, providing guidance in experimental execution, data analysis, and documentation. You will guide staff on laboratory best practices, safety, and compliance, support development and delivery of staff training, and assist with onboarding of new staff through informal coaching.
You will generate high-quality technical documentation, including development reports and experimental records, maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, and ensure data integrity through peer review. You will follow chemical and radiological safety procedures and support continuous improvement of safe laboratory practices.
Nusano is a privately held physics company commercializing platform technologies for radioisotope production, stable isotope enrichment, and advanced separation techniques to supply cancer treatment solutions and support the nuclear renaissance.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ph.D. in radiochemistry, inorganic chemistry, nuclear engineering, or related field with a minimum of 4–6+ years progressive experience, OR M.S. with 6–8+ years of experience.
- Demonstrated success owning complex development workstreams.
- Strong scientific judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to lead workstreams with a high degree of technical independence.
- Effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and scientific rigor.
- Ability to foster an inclusive and cooperative work environment.
- Must be comfortable working as a radiation worker.
- Ability to work in both office and production facility environments.
- Ability to work sitting and standing for extended periods, with grasping/gripping and fine motor control.
- Ability to lift, push, and/or pull a maximum of 30 lbs.
- Ability to travel 2-8 weeks per year for experiments, vendor visits, and conferences.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience developing radiochemical separation methods or other chemistry manufacturing processes (ion exchange and extraction chromatography, liquid-liquid extraction, electroplating, thermal reduction, etc.).
- Familiarity with analytical instrumentation (HPGe, gamma counter, pH meter, autotitrator, ICP-MS/OES, etc.).
- Automation of chemical processes.
- Hands-on experience with gamma, beta, and/or alpha emitters in gloveboxes or hot cells.
- Chemical and radiological laboratory safety (regulatory and best practices).
- Experience working in regulated environments (ICH Q7, 21 CFR 211/212).
- Experience generating CMC content to support regulatory filings.
- Strong technical writing skills.
