Cyclotron Technologist - Production

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Manitoba is seeking a laboratory technician with a university degree in Chemistry, Physics, or related fields. Responsibilities include operating automated radiosynthesis modules and the cyclotron for radiopharmaceutical production. Ideal candidates will have recent laboratory experience and familiarity with quality control methods. This role requires physical endurance and flexibility to work off hours, including nights and weekends. Apply today to contribute to improving health care for the community.

Qualifications

• Recent experience performing benchwork in a laboratory setting is required.
• Experience with quality control, GC, TLC and HPLC would be an asset.
• Experience working in a GMP environment would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated radiosynthesis modules for production.
• Run the cyclotron for radiopharmaceuticals.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian Nuclear Safety regulations.

Skills

Benchwork (wet chemistry)

Quality control (QC)

Gas Chromatography (GC)

Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Automated synthesis units (ASUs)

Experience in a cyclotron

Education

University degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Biological Sciences or related field

Tools

Automated radiosynthesis modules

Cyclotron

Gas Chromatography

Thin Layer Chromatography

High Performance Liquid Chromatography

Job description

Site: Shared Health - Health Sciences Centre

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 01/05/2026

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Standby coverage as required

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Experience

• Recent experience performing benchwork (wet chemistry) in a laboratory setting is required.
• Experience with quality control (QC), GC, TLC and HPLC would be an asset.
• Recent experience working in a GMP environment would be an asset.
• Experience in programming and running of automated synthesis units (ASUs) for both [11C] and [18F] radiosynthesis would be an asset.
• Experience working in a cyclotron or radiopharmacy program would be an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• University degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Biological Sciences or related field required or completion of diploma program in relevant field plus related experience required.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• On the job training with respect to:
  • Operation of automated radiosynthesis modules.
  • Operation of the cyclotron.
  • Operation of Gas Chromatography (GC), Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and other equipment related to production and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals.
  • Working under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) conditions.
  • Sample collection and processing as part of the environmental monitoring (EM) program.
  • Compliance with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Act and the Regulations of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) in all work performed.
  • Compliance with the Regulations of the Drugs Directorate of Health Canada in all work performed.
  • Obtaining a “Certificate of Competence” in the Transport of Radioactive Dangerous Goods.
  • Obtaining an IATA Training Certificate for shipment of dangerous goods.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• The incumbent is required to be designated as a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW) in accordance with the applicable Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) legislation.

Qualifications and Skills

Not Applicable

Physical Requirements

• Should be willing to work off hours, nights, week days and weekends.
• The incumbent will be required to come in at night to produce radiopharmaceuticals (run the cyclotron, load with reagents and run ASU) for supply to clinical and research imaging programs.
• Physically able to lift lead transfer pots weighing up to 25 pounds.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should selectthe “Apply” icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.