Radiopharmacy Specialist - Quality Control

Your Opportunity:

This position is responsible for assisting the Senior Radiochemist in managing ERC’s operational quality systems, including performing practical quality control and environmental monitoring, writing SOPs, reviewing SOPs and batch records as well as performing data capture and analysis. This position will typically work the night shift. When required, the position will also be responsible for the technical and clerical procedures involved in the production, formulation, dispensing, and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals prepared at the Edmonton Radiopharmaceutical Centre.

Quality Control

• Perform Quality Control testing on products purchased, prepared or manufactured by ERC.
• Perform data compilation and analysis/interpretation as per SOPs.
• Perform environmental monitoring and general lab upkeep as mandated by GMP regulations.
• Perform calibrations, qualifications, preventive maintenance and repair of Quality Control-related equipment as per SOPs.

Documentation Management

• Write and/or review Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assess and file Batch Records and other Record Forms.
• Keep records of meetings and training sessions.
• Assist in the completion of regulatory filings such as Clinical Trial Applications.
• Contribute to the development of organizational tools for research, regulatory and administrative purposes.

Description:

As a Radiopharmacy Specialist, you will prepare and dispense radiopharmaceuticals from both commercial kits and raw materials. You will assist in the use and maintenance of scientific equipment and instrumentation, radiation and workplace health and safety procedures, develop and write Standard Operating Procedures, check supply inventory, prepare and dispense radiopharmaceutical kit production and assist in the packaging and transportation of radiopharmaceuticals.

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Radiopharmacy Specialist
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Edmonton Radiopharmaceutical Centre
• Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 07-NOV-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 25-NOV-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 1
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $35.50
• Maximum Salary: $46.82
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited program in Nuclear Medicine Technology, or Chemical Technology, or a health sciences degree from a recognized institution. Possession of a valid driver's licence. Must be capable of manipulating and carrying moderately heavy (up to 22 kg) lead and other radioactive shielding and shipping containers.

Additional Required Qualifications:

A BSc in chemistry, pharmacy, or physical sciences or a technical diploma in a relevant scientific discipline or other equivalent training or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with quality control testing of radiopharmaceutical products and related starting or intermediate products such as precursors. Experience with the following methodologies: TLC, HPLC, GC and potentially ICP-OES and ICP-MS. Training can be provided as needed. Good Manufacturing Practice experience.