(Contractor) Senior Visual Inspection Technician

Curium Pharma; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Curium Pharma in Maryland Heights, MO, is seeking a Senior Visual Inspector to ensure products and components meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specs in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes eye for detail, teamwork, and adherence to cGMP, with work schedule Monday-Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm; candidates must have at least six years of experience in visual inspection and be able to lift up to 70 pounds and wear PPE.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six or more years of experience in Visual Inspection.
• Knowledge of cGMP and Quality System Standards preferred.
• Ability and desire to cooperate, collaborate, and partner with others.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate information in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and quality working environment through training, awareness, and compliance to safety guidelines, SOP’s and FDA regulations.
• Perform visual inspections of products, materials, and components during various stages of production.
• Identify defects, inconsistencies, or non-conforming materials and document findings accurately.
• Use inspection tools, gauges, and measuring devices as required.
• Must pass Visual Acuity and Color Vision.
• Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Follow all written procedures and verbal instructions.
• Perform Batch Record calculations and maintain all documentation according to cGMP Guidelines.
• Follow detailed instructions and communicate effectively, both written and verbally.

Skills

Visual Inspection

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Date: Oct 26, 2026

Location: Maryland Heights, MO, United States, 63043

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

The Senior Visual Inspector is responsible for inspecting manufactured products and components to ensure they meet company quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to identify defects or inconsistencies, and adherence to established inspection procedures in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Work Schedule: Monday- Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm

Essential Functions

• Ensure a safe and quality working environment through training, awareness, and compliance to safety guidelines, SOP’s and FDA regulations.
• Perform visual inspections of products, materials, and components during various stages of production.
• Identify defects, inconsistencies, or non‑conforming materials and document findings accurately.
• Use inspection tools, gauges, and measuring devices as required.
• Must pass Visual Acuity and Color Vision.
• Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Follow all written procedures and verbal instructions.
• Perform Batch Record calculations and maintain all documentation according to cGMP Guidelines.
• Follow detailed instructions and communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
• Must maintain operational compliance with US and international regulatory agencies and guidelines (i.e. FDA, EU, HC, TGA, PIC/S, ISO, USP, NRC, cGMP, etc.).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six or more years of experience in Visual Inspection.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices c(GMP) and applicable Quality System Standards preferred.
• Ability and desire to cooperate, collaborate, and partner with others.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate information in a timely manner.

Working Conditions:

• Willingness to work in plant producing radioactive materials and requiring all employees to participate in safety programs designed to minimize potential and/or actual exposure levels.
• Responsibilities include the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, must be able to physically negotiate stairs and evacuation ladders with or without accommodation, wear and operate safety equipment, enter vessels, and inspect equipment.
• Material handling devices (e.g., hand truck, fork truck, and conveyors) are used when possible, however, use of proper lifting and movement techniques is necessary to prevent injury.
• Must be willing to wear a variety of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hearing protection as needed.
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of 8+ hours a day while performing duties.
• Must possess good hand‑eye coordination; close attention to detail is required.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors with exposure to mechanical/moving parts, hazards including corrosive, flammable and toxic material, dust, dirt, odors, and irritants.
• Willingness to complete safety training within allotted timeframes, and work in a team‑based environment.
• Must be able to work outside of regular work hours, including off shift, weekend, and holiday work as business needs require.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Curium is anequal opportunity employerand believes everyone deserves respect, dignity and equality. All applicants will be considered for employmentwithout attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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