Nuclear Pharmacist

Sunway Medical Centre; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical facility in Selangor is seeking a Pharmacy Graduate specialized in nuclear pharmacy to manage and prepare radiopharmaceuticals. Responsibilities include ensuring inventory control, compliance with safety protocols, and quality assurance in product handling. The ideal candidate must have a recognized Pharmacy Degree, be registered with BKRP, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with BKRP.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice required.
• Knowledge of radiation protection policies required.

Responsibilities

• Procure and store radiopharmaceuticals safely.
• Prepare and dispense radiopharmaceuticals using aseptic techniques.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all handling activities.
• Liaise with manufacturers regarding radiopharmaceutical products.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Accurate pharmaceutical calculation

Drug inventory management

Education

Recognized Degree in Pharmacy

Training/certification in nuclear pharmacy

Job description

Responsibilities

• Procure and ensure proper and safe storage of all radiopharmaceuticals and associated materials/consumables and its final products; ensuring inventory control of stocks in the unit is within an acceptable turnover.
• Prepare, compound and dispense required radiopharmaceuticals with aseptic technique, ensuring strict compliance to protocols to ensure quality products. Perform quality control testing of products where required.
• Ensure complete and accurate documentation in all aspects of radiopharmaceutical handling.
• Ensure that patients receive proper preparation before radiopharmaceutical administration and trouble-shooting unanticipated outcomes.
• Document product recall activities in response to errors, defects, complaints and other signs of quality problems.
• Performing functional checks of instruments, equipment, and devices and determining radiopharmaceutical quality and purity.
• Expected to liaise with radiopharmaceutical manufacturers to ensure a continuing provision of suitable radiopharmaceutical products to ensure continuity of service provision.
• Expected to provide advice to end users of issues relating to the safe and effective use of radioactive medicinal products, including storage conditions, formulation and potential adverse reactions.

Job scope / Qualifications

• Recognized Degree in Pharmacy by the Malaysian Pharmacy Board
• Registered with BKRP
• Fresh graduate and has undergone training/certification in nuclear pharmacy
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Drug inventory management
• Accurate pharmaceutical calculation
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
• Knowledge of radiation protection policies