Production Specialist / Junior Specialist

Curium Pharma; İzmit; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Curium is seeking a Junior Production Specialist to execute end-to-end radiopharmaceutical production processes, including irradiation, synthesis, packaging, labeling and distribution in full compliance with RSO, GMP, GRP and procedures.

The role requires a detail-oriented, quality-focused professional who maintains production conditions, supports equipment validation and calibration, and participates in R&D/product development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering is required.
• Knowledge of GMP/ISO guidelines is preferred.
• Must be able to adapt to flexible and intensive working conditions.
• Good command of English is required.
• Male candidates should have completed military service; valid driver's license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out end-to-end production processes (irradiation, synthesis, distribution) and handle packaging, labeling, and loading of products in compliance with GMP/GRP and procedures.
• Ensure production conditions are established and maintained.
• Monitor materials and production activities, document and report accordingly per approved procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the production laboratory; prepare materials prior to production.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure equipment and systems are functioning and report maintenance needs.
• Review and revise procedures as necessary to ensure accuracy of methods.

Skills

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

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Production Specialist / Junior Specialist

Date: Aug 5, 2026

Location: Kocaeli, Türkiye

About Curium

Curium is the world’s largest nuclear medicine company with more than a century of industry experience. We develop, manufacture and distribute world-class radiopharmaceutical products to help patients around the globe. Our proven heritage combined with a pioneering approach are the hallmarks to deliver innovation, excellence and unparalleled service. With manufacturing facilities across Europe and the United States, Curium delivers SPECT, PET and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical solutions for life-threatening diseases to over 14 million patients annually. The name ‘Curium’ honors the legacy of pioneering radioactive researchers Marie and Pierre Curie, after whom the radioactive element curium was named and emphasizes our focus on nuclear medicine. The tagline ‘Life Forward’ represents our commitment to securing a brighter future for all those we serve: An enhanced quality of care for our patients. A trusted partner to our customers. A supportive employer to our valued team.

Summary of Position

We are looking for a Junior Production Specialist who will be responsible for executing end-to-end radiopharmaceutical production processes, including irradiation, synthesis, packaging, labeling, and distribution activities in full compliance with RSO, GMP, GRP, and operational procedures.

This role requires a detail-oriented and quality-focused professional who ensures that all production conditions, equipment, and documentation requirements are properly managed. The position will actively contribute to operational excellence by maintaining production continuity, supporting equipment validation and calibration activities, and participating in R&D and product development processes.

Essential Functions

• Carries out end-to-end production processes (irradiation, synthesis, and distribution) and performs the packaging, labeling, and loading of manufactured products onto vehicles in compliance with relevant RSG, GMP, and operational instructions.
• Ensures that all required conditions for production are established.
• Monitors and manages the materials required for production, conducts production activities in accordance with GMP, GRP, and approved procedures and instructions, and ensures proper documentation and reporting.
• Maintains the order and cleanliness of the production laboratory and ensures that production materials are prepared and available prior to production.
• Checks that the required conditions are met for equipment and systems involved in production activities.
• Monitors the continuous operation of systems and equipment and, when necessary, coordinates with relevant departments to ensure they remain in proper working condition; promptly reports maintenance activities, information, and requirements to the manager and relevant departments.
• Ensures the accuracy of procedures, instructions, and methods related to production activities and performs revisions when necessary.
• Conducts and reports calibration, qualification, and validation activities for equipment, systems, processes, and production operations within the department.
• Participates in R&D and product developmentactivities by supporting material procurement, production preparation, and pilot/trial production processes.

Requirements

• Graduated with at least a Bachelor’s degree from the Chemistry or Chemical Engineering departments of universities,
• Preferably knowledgeable about guidelines such as FDA, GMP, and ISO,
• Able to adapt to flexible and intensive working conditions,
• Has a good command of English,
• Preferably experienced in using SAP,
• For male candidates, military service completed,
• Holds a valid driver’s license and actively drives,
• Open to communication and a team-oriented

Equal Opportunity Employer

Curium is an equal opportunity employer and believes everyone deserves respect, dignity and equality. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We believe diversity includes disability, and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know—we are happy to support you.

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