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<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionAt Houston Methodist, the Radiation Physicist is responsible for performing measurements and providing data for quality assurance of radiation sources and treatment plans, under the supervision of a fully licensed therapeutic medical physicist, to ensure that patients receive the physician prescribed radiation dose for accurate treament of disease as well as protecting patients, staff and public from radiation harm. The incumbent will monitor the performance of radiation producing devices as well as ensure that patient-specific quality assurance, including initial and periodic treatment plan checks, and measurements are performed appropriately and in a timely manner.PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
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<li>Works with therapy staff to ensure that periodic machine quality assurance is routinely and appropriately performed.</li>
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<li>Works with engineering/vendor staff to ensure machine repairs and upgrades are adequately performed and machine performance verified.</li>
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<li>Provides consultation to physicians and guidance to dosimetrists and therapists regarding best approaches to simulate, plan, image and treat patients to assure accurate delivery of prescribed radiation dosage to a specific human patient, and the associated risks.</li>
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<li>Participates in training of departmental personnel as needed to effectively and safely utilize equipment for patient care and in the didactic education and hands-on training for radiation oncology and medical physics residents and other trainees.</li>
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 SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
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<li>Participates in the development of procedures for testing and evaluating performance levels of radiotherapy treatment and simulation equipment. This includes assisting in the development and execution of plans for acceptance and commissioning of new radiotherapy and dosimetry equipment and software.</li>
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<li>Provides documentation that radiotherapy treatment, simulation and measurement equipment meet accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements.</li>
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<li>Participates in the development and management of the quality control program for a radiation treatment facility that includes applicable facility accreditation and regulatory requirements, and the review of policies and procedures pertaining to therapeutic radiation and its safe and appropriate use.</li>
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 QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
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<li>Performs quality assurance to verify proper functioning after installation, repair or upgrade of radiation treatment equipment and software. It includes acceptance testing of radiotherapy treatment and simulation equipment, calibration and characterization of radiation beams from therapeutic equipment including radiation quantity, quality, and distribution characteristics, and assessment of the mechanical and geometric optics for proper placement of the beam. It also includes calibration and/or verification of the physical and radiological characteristics of brachytherapy sources.</li>
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<li>Supports the implementation and management of dosimetric and beam delivery aspects of external beam delivery, brachytherapy irradiation and special procedures. External beam delivery aspects include treatment aids, beam modifiers, and geometrical arrangements. Special procedures are included for both external beam (e.g. radiosurgery, total body irradiation, total skin irradiation, intraoperative therapy) and brachytherapy (e.g. high dose rate, intravascular brachytherapy).</li>
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<li>Participates in acceptance testing, management, and supervision of computer systems used for treatment planning and calculation of treatment times or monitor units. This includes measurement and input of dosimetry data base and verification of output for external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy.</li>
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<li>Ensures that patient-specific quality assurance, including initial and periodic treatment plan checks, and measurements if required, are performed on a timely manner.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Participates in the development and/or evaluation of a radiation safety program in a therapeutic radiation facility including written procedures for the protection of patients, workers, and the public, as well as in the protective shielding design and radiation safety surveys in a radiotherapy facility.</li>
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 FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
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<li>Supports the development of specifications for radiotherapy treatment and simulation equipment, including software. Provides equipment and software evaluations of value and performance on possible equipment and software purchases.</li>
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 GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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<li>This position is eventually expected to grow into a senior physicist position (Radiation Physicist II) and manage all aspects of the clinical medical physics program.</li>
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<li>Participates in clinical research and development projects as well as other research projects that are consistent with departmental goals.</li>
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 This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.EDUCATION 
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<li>M.S. degree in physical science required.</li>
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 WORK EXPERIENCE 
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<li>Minimum of two years of experience in therapeutic medical physics in a hospital/clinic based environment, including educational training.</li>
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LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED 
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<li>MPHYS - Medical Physicists - State Licensure -- in Therapeutic Medical Physics OR</li>
<li>MPHYS-Temp - Temporary Medical Physicists - State Licensure AND</li>
<li>ABR-TMP - Therapeutic Medical Physics (ABR) -- or eligible for certification </li>
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 
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<li>Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations</li>
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<li>Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security</li>
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<li>Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles</li>
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SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 
WORK ATTIRE 
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<li>Uniform No</li>
<li>Scrubs Yes</li>
<li>Business professional Yes</li>
<li>Other (department approved) No</li>
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ON-CALL* *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. 
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<li>On Call* Yes</li>
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TRAVEL** **Travel specifications may vary by department** 
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<li>May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes</li>
<li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No</li>
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Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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Radiation Physicist- West

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionToday, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
We are thrilled to announce an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Biotechnologist at Lonza AG, based in New Hampshire, USA. As one of the world's largest healthcare manufacturing organizations, Lonza is committed to encouraging a safe, controlled work environment and promoting continuous growth. The Senior Biotechnologist will play a vital role in ensuring the outstanding implementation of our daring projects within the Cell Gene Therapy network.
Key responsibilities:
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Ensure site safety objectives are strictly communicated and understood.
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Demonstrate flexibility by supporting other sites within the Cell Gene Therapy network, including necessary travel.
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Act as the Subject Matter Expert in the assigned area (e.g., Cell Growth, Drug Product Filling) during manufacturing operations.
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Assume a lead role during manufacturing operations such as harvest, vial filling, and visual inspection.
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Collaborate with customer SMEs to successfully implement and maintain customers' processes in the production facility.
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Represent manufacturing in technical and project meetings during campaign preparation.
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Provide and arrange effective training for manufacturing staff on new processes, batch records, or quality systems used in Cell Therapy.
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Work with the CT Manufacturing project specialist team to incorporate process and operational improvements into new customer processes.
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Collaborate with the CT Manufacturing team to determine and procure necessary equipment and materials for process execution.
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Key requirements:
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High School Diploma or equivalent experience is required; a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
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5-10 years of proven experience in a related field.
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Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
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Strong ability to compete and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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Demonstrated ability to successfully coordinate and lead all aspects of complex biotechnological processes.
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Proven track record of leadership and expertise in relevant manufacturing areas.
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Willingness to travel and support other manufacturing sites as needed.
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Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Senior Bioengineering Expert

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionToday, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
We are seeking a Senior Cell &amp; Molecular Biologist to join our growing R&amp;D team focused on accelerating high-impact biomanufacturing innovations. This role will be central to our efforts in developing next-generation tools and workflows for cell line development, characterization and bioprocessing.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Act as a scientific subject matter expert (SME) on molecular biology and cell line-focused projects.</li>
<li>Design and execute workflows including vector design and construction, cell cloning, and sequencing strategies, including single-cell sequencing methods.</li>
<li>Analyze data rigorously, applying appropriate statistical and data analysis approaches to generate actionable insights.</li>
<li>Communicate complex technical results with clarity—both in high-level summaries and detailed presentations—to technical and non-technical audiences.</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with junior scientists, serving as a mentor and technical sounding board.</li>
<li>Set a high bar for in-lab practices: cleanliness, organization, reproducibility, and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Proactively identify and pursue new opportunities—turning ambiguous ideas into concrete, testable hypotheses and delivering valuable results.</li>
<li>Operate effectively in both structured team environments and with a high degree of autonomy.</li>
<li>Provide leadership in project execution and team culture, with potential for expanded leadership responsibility over time.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
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<li>PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Bioengineering or related field, with 5+ years of hands-on experience in relevant lab settings.</li>
<li>Strong expertise in:
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<li>Molecular cloning and vector construction techniques</li>
<li>Mammalian cell line construction and high-throughput screening</li>
<li>Sequencing workflows, including bulk and single-cell sequencing</li>
<li>Quantitative analysis of molecular biology data</li>
</ul>
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<li>Proven track record of self-starting and independently driving work forward in fast-paced environments.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to translate technical complexity into clear, compelling narratives.</li>
<li>Startup or innovation-focused experience strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Experience mentoring or leading scientists is a plus.</li>
</ul>
Why Join Us?
As part of the Strategic Innovation Accelerator (SIA), you’ll work at the forefront of biomanufacturing R&amp;D, helping translate bold ideas into impactful capabilities. You’ll join a small, agile, mission-driven team that values scientific rigor, creativity, autonomy, and a strong lab culture.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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