Argonne National Laboratory is seeking an Isotope Program Manager for our Radioisotope Research and Production Program (R2P2). The candidate will be responsible for managing the Isotope Science and Engineering Program within the Nuclear Technologies and National Security Directorate.  This program focuses on the synthesis, recovery and purification of medical radioisotopes with exceptional promise for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.  The Isotope Program Manager will be the primary technical point-of-contact for Argonne with the Office of Isotope Research, Development and Production and be responsible for leading planning, including strategy development, and managing the day-to-day activities and personnel of the program.  This role will lead a matrixed, cross-laboratory team and will work closely with the Isotope Production Manager and technical staff executing programmatic activities. The Program Manager will be responsible for guiding isotope research including the transition of new isotopes from R&D to production. The candidate will lead the development of experimental plans and safety documentation, experimentation and data analysis.

The Isotope Program Manager will also be responsible for developing novel methods and procedures for medical isotope production using the LINAC at Argonne’s Low Energy Accelerator Facility and conducting R&D focused on the separation (e.g., solvent extraction, ion exchange) of a wide spectrum of radionuclides including medical isotopes, lanthanides and actinides.  The candidate is expected to have experience with techniques such as UV-Vis, NMR, FTIR, and electrochemistry with systems containing radioactive elements.

Position Requirements

To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship and will be required to obtain and maintain security clearance, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.

Demonstrated success at sponsor program management of similar size and complexity, including: development of program strategy, planning, and budgeting, management of program execution (e.g., cost, schedule, performance, risk), leading small teams to effectively meet program goals, facilitation of productive cross-organizational and interdisciplinary collaboration, sponsor relationship development and sustainment, and effective written and oral communications.

Demonstrated technical experience in/with: the chemical separation of radionuclides, radioanalytical methods, characterization techniques such as spectroscopic and electroanalytical methods, and the safe handling and use of radioactive materials.

Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Ability to make our laboratory a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment where all can thrive.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Experience in new ligand design and synthesis is desirable, but not required

Knowledge of certified good manufacturing practices and the quality assurance requirements associated with radioisotope systems is desirable, but not required.

This level of knowledge is typically achieved through a formal education in radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry or chemical engineering at the Ph.D. level with more than 10+ yrs experience or equivalent in the scientific application of this knowledge and practical laboratory experience.

Job Family

Research Development (RD)

Job Profile

Chemical Engineering Leader 1

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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