PD Microbiologist II

Overview:
Are you looking to be part of a game-changing organization that is helping thousands of patients across the country every day? NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is seeking individuals with a pro-active, collaborative, can-do mindset to join our rapidly growing team in Madison, WI. NorthStar develops, manufactures, and distributes radioisotopes used daily for patients needing medically important diagnostic imaging tests. Using novel and advanced technologies, NorthStar will scale-up production over the coming months and years and intends to become the industry's market leader. Innovative technology, opportunities for career advancement, and competitive compensation are just the beginning. NorthStar offers health and life insurance, 401K match, paid holidays, and paid time off, and all NorthStar employees are eligible on day one for our annual bonus and equity incentive plans.

Position:
This position will participate in developing equipment used in the delivery of radioisotopes and in developing Microbiology related procedures and protocols for all NorthStar Departments. Duties will include development of Microbiology related procedures and protocols, working closely with relevant departments to resolve issues, keeping up to date with all the current cGMP, FDA and PDA related standards, paperwork and documentation, keeping up with Governmental and Global Agencies Regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:
Follow good laboratory practice, good documentation, and good manufacturing practice to assist with creation and execution of advanced protocols to verify and/or validate product conformance in the area of microbiological testing and control.Be current on knowledge of Governmental and Global Agencies Regulatory requirements. Work with a variety of resources to ensure compliance and quality objectives are being met by the product's design.Develop methods, protocols, procedures, trainings, and work instructions. Support other NorthStar Departments by resolving Microbiology related challenges.Isolate, characterize, identify, and preserve relevant microorganisms as necessary. Be current on modern Microbiology and Molecular Biology Methods developments.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in biological science, microbiology preferred, and at least two years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience within an FDA verification/validation environment preferred. Experience developing clear, concise, and adequate protocols, procedures, and work instructions required. Must possess a working knowledge of lab controls and general scientific equipment and should strictly adhere to written procedures and enforce it in others.

Location:
Madison isn't just the "Capital City," it also houses NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes' Research and Development facilities. The Madison region is a place where dynamic, talented, innovative and hardworking people want to be. We know this because the region is growing at a faster rate than the state and the nation. Madison, Wis. was named first on Livability's top 100 places to live in 2014.