Nuclear Pharmacy Tech: Radiopharma Compounding & Safety

SOFIE; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmacy Technician role at SOFIE will perform laboratory and pharmacy duties under the direct supervision of an authorized Nuclear Pharmacist in a clean room, with exposure to radiation. Responsibilities include compounding, dispensing, and distribution of FDG and NaF, data entry, and dose management.

You will ensure USP/FDA compliance, maintain licenses, perform environmental monitoring, and manage inventory while delivering quality service to physicians and healthcare staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associates degree in chemistry, engineering, or natural sciences preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician Licensure or Certification as required by state law.
• Experience with sterile compounding and aseptic operations preferred.
• Efficient in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work various shifts and weekends.
• Detail-oriented, accountable, patient, organized and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Perform compounding, dispensing, and distribution of radioactive tracers such as FDG and NaF.
• Data entry for end-of-day reports and daily dose management reports.
• Ensure compliance with USP and FDA regulations and maintain licensure.
• Maintain aseptic operations and environmental monitoring per SOPs.
• Manage inventory and perform material acceptance and reporting.
• Provide quality customer service to physicians and healthcare staff.
• Follow safety programs for radiation and participate in internal meetings.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team environment

Communication

MS Office Suite

Education

Associate degree in chemistry or natural sciences

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Pharmacy Technician role at SOFIE will perform laboratory and pharmacy duties under the direct supervision of an authorized Nuclear Pharmacist in a clean room, with exposure to radiation. Responsibilities include compounding, dispensing, and distribution of FDG and NaF, data entry, and dose management.

You will ensure USP/FDA compliance, maintain licenses, perform environmental monitoring, and manage inventory while delivering quality service to physicians and healthcare staff.