Salary Range: Salary varies - Based on qualifications and experience
Reports To: Ivy+ Career Link Project Manager
Who We Are:
Ivy Tech is Indiana’s community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana’s communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success
Our Values:
•Empathy - We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.
•Integrity - We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.
•Agility - We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.
•Impact - We exist to change lives through quality education. Our
About The Role:
The adjunct specialist for Radioligand Therapy is responsible for delivering a structured 32-hour foundational training program for incumbent employees and new operators entering radioligand therapy manufacturing operations. This role ensures learners achieve operator-level competency in radiopharmaceutical production, aseptic processing, radiation safety, and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements.
The instructor will translate complex radiochemistry, sterile manufacturing principles, and regulatory expectations into applied, hands-on learning experiences that prepare employees to safely and effectively operate within a radioligand therapy production environment.
Instructional materials and course content are developed by Ivy Tech subject matter experts. The instructor is responsible for facilitating learning, connecting concepts to industry practice, guiding hands-on activities, and assessing learner competency.
Training Program Ownership (Core Responsibility):
The instructor will lead delivery of a Radioligand Therapy Operator Training Program that combines lecture, discussion, and guided hands-on activities to develop workforce readiness in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing. Instruction is delivered through scheduled 3–5-day bootcamp cohorts as a part-time adjunct teaching assignment.
The Radioligand Therapy course is a foundational program introducing operators to radioligands and cancer therapy drug manufacturing operations. The course builds operator-level competencies across radiopharmaceutical production, aseptic processing, and quality systems.
Learners are trained in radioactive isotopes, decay physics, lutetium-177 chemistry, ligand systems, and end-to-end manufacturing processes including aseptic filling, sterile filtration, and quality control testing. Through this bootcamp-style instruction, participants develop the knowledge and skills required for work in a regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Candidates are not expected to be subject matter experts in every topic listed below. Instructors should possess relevant industry experience and working knowledge across many of the following areas.
Radiochemistry & Core Science
Radioactive isotopes
Radioactive decay and half-life
Lutetium-177 chemistry
Ligand systems and radiolabeling principles
Radioactivity handling and decay calculations
Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing Process
End-to-end manufacturing workflow overview
Radiolabeling of precursor with ¹⁷⁷LuCl₃
Production solution preparation
Formulation processes
Aseptic filling operations
Line clearance procedures
Final drug product handling
Aseptic Processing & Bioburden Control
Cleanroom classification and behavior
Aseptic technique and gowning procedures
Sterilization and sanitization (rooms and materials)
Environmental monitoring principles
Pyrogen and viral contamination control
Bioburden risk mitigation strategies
Quality Systems & GMP Compliance
Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
SOP adherence and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR)
Correct documentation: signing, dating, and corrections
The following is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
Implement the full RLT operator training curriculum using blended learning methods
Facilitate hands-on simulations of aseptic processing and radiopharmaceutical manufacturing workflows
Ensure training aligns with cGMP, FDA expectations, and internal quality systems
Evaluate learner competency through assessments, practical demonstrations, and documentation exercises; identify skill gaps and provide data-driven feedback
Provide recommendations to support the ongoing accuracy, regulatory alignment, and operational relevance of training materials
Partner with QA, Manufacturing, and EHS teams to ensure safe and compliant training environments
Facilitate training for both new and incumbent employees participating in the program
Track training effectiveness and recommend curriculum improvements based on performance data
Ensure adherence to radiation safety protocols during all training activities
Manage and maintain training equipment to ensure safe and effective operation
Stay current with industry practices and incorporate relevant updates into instruction
Support learners’ success through coaching, feedback, and performance assessment
This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Subject Matter Expert or education and experience commensurate with the subject being taught, or any required certifications of the course content.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Nuclear Medicine, Radiochemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, or related field; equivalent relevant industry experience may be considered
5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, radiopharmaceuticals, or aseptic processing environments
Strong understanding of radiochemistry, sterile manufacturing, and GMP systems
Experience delivering technical training or leading operator qualification programs
Working knowledge of radiation safety principles and cleanroom operations
Strong communication skills with the ability to teach complex technical concepts to operators in a blended learning environment, including e-learning integration
Preferred Experience
Experience in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing environments (e.g., lutetium-based therapies)
Background in QA/QC, validation, or manufacturing support roles
Experience with training systems in regulated GMP environments
Familiarity with nuclear medicine production facilities and hot cell operations
Prior experience supporting FDA or global regulatory inspections
Core Competencies
Radiopharmaceutical manufacturing expertise
Aseptic processing and cleanroom operations
GMP compliance and documentation systems
Instructional design and adult learning methods
Safety leadership (radiation, biologic, and chemical)
Quality systems (CAPA, deviation management, and audits)
Hands-on technical training delivery
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse learners
Ability to guide students through troubleshooting scenarios using real-world equipment
Collaborative mindset, able to work with faculty, industry partners, and RLT representatives to ensure student success
Skilled in balancing instructional preparation, equipment management, and student assessment
Work Environment
Training conducted in classroom settings, simulation labs, and controlled manufacturing environments; in-person instruction is required during scheduled 3-5 day bootcamp cohorts
Interaction with production suites, cleanrooms, and radiation-controlled areas
Compliance with strict safety protocols including radiation safety and aseptic gowning requirements
Moderate travel within the Indianapolis area may be required for facility support or multisite training alignment
Why Join Us?
Flexible, cohort-based instructional assignments designed for experienced industry professionals
Competitive compensation
Opportunity to shape the next generation of RLT professionals
Work with cutting-edge training systems
Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:
Health & Wellness
Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Financial & Retirement Benefits
All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
Educational Benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.
For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits .
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status.
As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
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