Quality Assurance Lead - Diagnostic Imaging

Req ID:

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Location:

Central Zone,

Victoria Building - QEII
Department:

DI PET CT Operating/Cyclotron
Type of Employment:

Permanent

Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date:

4-May-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering specialized services throughout Atlantic Canada. We aim for excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration across hospitals, health centres, and community programs. Our team provides high-quality inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health, public health, and mental health services. Join our diverse team of innovators and collaborators today.

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About the Opportunity

The Quality Assurance Lead (Cyclotron) develops and maintains a QA program for the PET Radiopharmaceutical Laboratory, ensuring compliance with all Health Canada regulatory requirements to maintain GMP licensing. This role oversees PET QA activities and ensures policies and procedures are properly implemented. It also assists the Nuclear Medicine Radiopharmacy with SOP development and maintenance related to USP 797 standards. The position works closely with the Team Lead PET Chemist and Lead Technologist, Provincial Radiopharmacy.

About You

We are looking for candidates with:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related science/technology field
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a GMP and/or USP 797 environment (pharmaceutical, radiopharmaceutical, or biopharmaceutical)
• Quality management and leadership experience in a GMP-compliant pharmaceutical setting
• Strong knowledge of GMP, USP 797, and Health Canada guidelines
• Experience with regulatory inspections and audits (e.g., CNSC)
• Track record in facilitating audits
• Extensive knowledge of radiopharmacy and radiochemistry (preferred)
• Competency with Microsoft Office and document management systems
• Excellent organizational, communication, and independent working skills
• Knowledge of USP 797 standards (asset)
• Additional language skills, especially French (asset)

Please ensure your resume is current and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent full-time; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$40.95 - $51.19 per hour. Benefits include health, dental, travel, disability, life insurance, and a pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Some roles may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program, offering up to $1000 for successful referrals. For details, visit Recruitment - Incentives.

Nova Scotia Health values diversity and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and others who self-identify. Our Employee Career Advice (ECA) Program supports internal career development through résumé assistance, interview preparation, and resources. Book a session via the ECA Intranet or at employeecareeradvicenshealth.ca.