Lab/Pharmaceutical Production Technician

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement benefit program

Medical

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision care

Job summary

PharmaLogic is seeking a Lab/Pharmaceutical Production Technician to operate production and QC equipment for radiopharmaceuticals in a cGMP environment, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will assist in maintenance of chemistry modules and analytical equipment, support facility maintenance, PMs, and system modifications to improve reliability.

This role requires lifting up to 50–75 pounds, working 40 hours per week with night shifts starting between 9pm and 11pm, and

Qualifications

• Academic background in physics, chemistry, engineering, or related fields.
• Experience with electrical/mechanical systems and medical equipment services.
• Experience with ionizing radiation and regulatory environments preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills; knowledge of cGMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on synthesis modules and analytical equipment.
• Conduct radiopharmaceutical production and QC in a cGMP setting; handle routine production, packaging, and shipping.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory commitments and company policies including radiation safety.
• Maintain records to support FDA requirements.
• Order parts and supplies for maintenance and production.
• Clean and maintain production areas (hot cells, laminar flow hoods).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Physics

Medical equipment services

Pharmacy tech certification

Ionizing radiation experience

Troubleshooting & repairs

cGMP knowledge

Education

Physics/Chemistry/Engineering background

Job description

Lab/Pharmaceutical Production TechnicianJob DescriptionPharmaLogic is the fastest-growing SPECT & PET radiopharmaceutical solutions provider and contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with radiopharmacies across North America. We are passionate about expanding the power of radiopharmaceutical technology to provide transformative diagnostic and therapeutic agents to patients from bench to bedside.

PharmaLogic offers you an exceptional opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Lab/Pharmaceutical Production Technician!

If you have a passion to make a significant contribution to patient care while working in a stimulating and dynamic environment, then this opportunity is for you.

Role: Lab/Pharmaceutical Production Technician

Reports to: Facility Manager

Hours starting between 9pm and 11pm with 8-hour shifts/40 hours a week.

Job Overview:

As a Lab/Pharmaceutical Production Technician, you will play a vital role in the operation of the facility's equipment for production and QC of radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. The position involves maintenance and repairs of some equipment such as chemistry modules and analytical equipment. You will be expected to assist in facility maintenance, system repairs, PMs, and system modifications to increase your expertise and ensure system reliability.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on synthesis modules and analytical equipment.
• Perform radiopharmaceutical production and Quality Control (QC) in cGMP environment. Responsible for routine production, packaging and shipping of radioisotopes.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory commitments and company policies and procedures including cGMP and radiation safety.
• Maintain records to comply with FDA requirements.
• Order parts and supplies for maintenance and production.
• Clean and maintain production areas (hot cells, laminar flow hoods, etc.).
• Other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements │ Skills │ Education:

• Academic background in physics, chemistry, engineering, or electronic technology; or completion of training at an advanced military electronics school; or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Experience in electrical, mechanical engineering, Physics, medical equipment services or equivalent. Pharmacy tech certification a plus.
• Experience working with ionizing radiation and radioactive equipment preferred
• Experience troubleshooting, performing repairs and maintaining equipment preferred
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and customer service skills preferred
• Working knowledge of cGMP environment and regulations preferred

Physical and Intellectual Requirements:

Manual dexterity for manipulating small items; regularly lift at least 50 pounds throughout each shift and to be able to lift 75 pounds on occasion. Able to handle standing, walking and sitting for 4+ hours with limited rest intervals; good eye-hand coordination; fair eyesight (with or without correction lenses); normal hearing in at least one ear (hearing range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz); ability to analyze situations, set priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced and dynamic environment; effective organizational skills; a commitment to continuous learning; an ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

PharmaLogic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Benefits Include:

• 401(k) retirement benefit program
• Medical
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

9 pm to 11 pm start times
40 hours/week