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y career at ANSTO began in radiopharmaceutical production, where I managed various process improvement projects. Now, I’m a project manager for the Engineering and Capital Program, which will deliver the world’s first Synroc waste treatment facility to manage the by-products of nuclear medicine manufacturing. Nuclear medicine is a really exciting field to work in. Each year, researchers are improving our understanding of the human body and markers linked with disease, leading to growing development in the use of radiopharmaceuticals in imaging, diagnosis and therapy. Work experience often gets you further than grades do, so my advice is to take as many internship opportunities as possible while you’re still studying. When I was at uni, I undertook an internship at ResMed where I helped validate the testing of medical devices. The experience I gained can’t be taught in a classroom, and I believe led to securing my current position at ANSTO.
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) Master of Biomedical Engineering, UNSW
Matthew Hunt
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Graduate Process Development Engineer, ANSTO Health
Project Manager, Engineering and Capital Programs, ANSTO
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