Radiopharmacy Specialist - Quality Control

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Edmonton is seeking a Radiopharmacy Specialist - Quality Control to support QC systems and environmental monitoring. You will prepare radiopharmaceuticals from kits and raw materials, assist in equipment maintenance, develop SOPs, and help ensure compliance with safety standards.

The role includes data capture and analysis, review of batch records, and working in a laboratory setting with potential radiation exposure; in-house safety training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry or related field required.
• CAMRT or CCRS certification where applicable.
• Experience with TLC, HPLC and GC methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with radiopharmaceutical QC and environmental monitoring sample processing.
• Write and review SOPs and batch records.
• Capture and analyze data; maintain safety procedures.

Skills

Quality control experience

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field

CAMRT/CCRS certification

Tools

TLC

HPLC

GC

Job description

Radiopharmacy Specialist - Quality Control

This Radiopharmacy Specialist - Quality Control position is responsible for assisting with the Edmonton Radiopharmaceutical Centre's operational quality control systems, including performing practical quality control on radiopharmaceuticals and environmental monitoring sample processing, writing SOPs, reviewing SOPs and batch records, as well as performing data capture and analysis.Potential exposure to radiation and hazardous chemicals. In house safety training will be provided.

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.

• Classification: Radiopharmacy Specialist
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Edmonton Radiopharmaceutical Centre
• Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-NOV-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 1
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $38.80
• Maximum Salary: $51.16
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• 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: 04-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 1
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $38.80
• Maximum Salary: $51.16
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry or a related field or equivalent level of education and experience.Certification with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) or Certification with the Canadian College of Radiopharmaceutical Scientists (CCRS) where applicable.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Experience with the following methodologies: TLC, HPLC, and GC.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:

Good Manufacturing Practice experience.Experience with quality control testing of radiopharmaceutical products and related starting or intermediate products such as precursors.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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