The Director of Radiochemical Separations will lead the development, optimisation and execution of radiochemical separation processes supporting the production and recycling of Th-228. The role is responsible for advancing separation technologies from laboratory-scale experimentation through process optimisation, automation and scalable manufacturing implementation.

Responsibilities Lead the development, optimisation and execution of radiochemical separation and purification processes for Th-228 including translation into scalable and automated processes

Develop and implement gaseous Rn-220 handling and separation systems and lead the optimisation and implementation into scaled Th-228 processes

Provide scientific and technical leadership in the design and execution of experiments to identify, characterise and control critical process parameters impacting isotope yield and purity and process robustness

Support the development and implementation of chemical, radiochemical and radionuclide characterisation methodologies

Oversee generation, analysis and trending of process development and manufacturing data to translation into routine production and continuous improvement

Act as the subject matter expert for radiochemical separation technologies transferred into routine production, providing technical oversight, troubleshooting support and continuous process improvement

Integrate into the existing Th-228 Radiochemical Processing team and support routine high-activity radiochemical processing operations, including integration with existing Th-228 processing workflows

Author, review and maintain SOPs, technical reports, protocols and other manufacturing documentation as required

Lead, mentor and develop members of the Radiochemical Separations team as relevant, fostering a robust performance, collaborative and safety focused culture aligned with organisational values and objectives





Collaborate cross-functionally within the Technology Development and Innovation Function and with other Functions across the company to identify opportunities for improved processes

Work closely with the RSO to ensure compliance with the radiation safety program and site radioactive material license

Provide technical support and radiochemical expertise to other teams or business units as required to support broader organisational objectives

Participate in the day-to-day maintenance of laboratories

Observe the Employer’s workplace, health and safety, and regulatory policies Experience, Education & Qualifications BS, MS or PhD in Chemistry, Science, or relevant field with analytical or radiochemistry experience

Demonstrated leadership experience managing, mentoring and developing technical and scientific direct reports within a complex operational or R&D; environment

Proven ability to lead technical programs from early stage development through to scale-up, manufacturing implementation and operational integration

Sound understanding of GMP, quality systems, radiation safety and regulated manufacturing environments

Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional stakeholder groups including Quality, Manufacturing, Safety and Engineering

Strong commercial and operational awareness, with the ability to balance scientific innovation with business priorities, timelines and delivery requirements

Experience managing complex technical problem-solving activities and driving continuous improvement initiatives

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, high-growth environment with evolving priorities and competing demands

Experience with radionuclide development and/or production preferred

Experience with separations, solid-phase extraction technologies and process automation highly desirable

Experience with HPGe Spectrometry, ICP-MS or similar analytical methodologies desirable

Experience working with alpha, beta and gamma emitting radionuclides preferred

📌 Director of Radiochemical Separations (Brisbane City)
🏢 Advancell
📍 Brisbane City