Pharmaceutical Production Technician

PharmaLogic; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

PharmaLogic in Los Angeles is seeking a Pharmaceutical Production Technician to support radiopharmaceutical production and QC in a cGMP environment. The role involves operating and maintaining synthesis modules, cleaning, and supporting facility maintenance in ISO cleanrooms.

Shifts include night hours; compensation is $30–$32 per hour with competitive benefits. The ideal candidate has chemistry or science background, lab experience, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure

Qualifications

• Academic background in chemistry, sciences or completion of training at an advanced electronics school or military training.
• Experience in laboratories, medical devices, analytical instrumentation (HPLC and GC) or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working with ionizing radiation is a plus.
• Experience troubleshooting, performing repairs and maintaining equipment.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of cGMP environment and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate cyclotron for PET production.
• Operate and maintain synthesis modules and analytical equipment.
• Perform PET radiopharmaceutical production in cleanroom ISO 7 and ISO 5 environment, and Quality Control (QC) in cGMP environment.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory commitments and company policies and procedures including cGMP and radiation safety.
• Maintain records to comply with FDA requirements.
• Clean and maintain production areas (hot cells, laminar flow hoods, etc.)

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

cGMP knowledge

Laboratory experience

Radiation safety experience

Education

Chemistry/Sciences background

Job description

PharmaLogic 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 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: Pharmaceutical Production Technician - $30.00 to $32/hour

Varying shifts: 10 pm to 6:30 am; 12am to 8am; 3am to 11:30 am; 6am to 2:30 pm

Reports to: PET Facility Manager

Role Summary

As a Pharmaceutical Production Technician, you will play a vital role in the operation, 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

1. Operate cyclotron for PET production.

2. Operate and maintain synthesis modules and analytical equipment.

3. Perform PET radiopharmaceutical production in cleanroom ISO 7 and ISO 5 environment, and Quality Control (QC) in cGMP environment.

4. Ensure compliance with all regulatory commitments and company policies and procedures including cGMP and radiation safety.

5. Maintain records to comply with FDA requirements.

6. Clean and maintain production areas (hot cells, laminar flow hoods, etc.)

Job Requirements │ Skills │ Education

Academic background in chemistry, sciences or completion of training at an advanced electronics school or military training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience in laboratories, medical devices, analytical instrumentation (HPLC and GC) or equivalent preferred

Experience working with ionizing radiation and radioactive equipment a plus.

Experience troubleshooting, performing repairs and maintaining equipment.

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Working knowledge of cGMP environment and regulations.

PharmaLogic offers a competitive compensation package and superior benefits.

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.