Radiopharmacy Specialist - Quality Control

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

Job summary

Edmonton Radiopharmaceutical Centre is seeking a Radiopharmacy Specialist to support operational quality control systems and perform QC on radiopharmaceuticals, along with processing environmental monitoring samples. The role involves SOP writing, batch record reviews, and data capture.

The position includes exposure to radiation and hazardous chemicals, with in-house safety training provided. Minimum qualifications include a BSc in chemistry or related field and CAMRT/CCRS certification where

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry or related field or equivalent level of education and experience.
• Certification with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) or Certification with the CCRS where applicable.
• Experience with TLC, HPLC, and GC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense radiopharmaceuticals from commercial kits and raw materials.
• Assist in use and maintenance of scientific equipment and instrumentation; follow radiation and workplace health and safety procedures.
• Develop and write Standard Operating Procedures and review SOPs and batch records.
• Perform data capture and analysis; assist in packaging and transportation of radiopharmaceuticals.

Skills

TLC

HPLC

GC

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

CAMRT certification

CCRS certification

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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
• 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.