Pharmaceutical Production Technician

PharmaLogic; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement benefit program

Medical

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

Vision care

Job summary

PharmaLogic is a leading radiopharmaceuticals CDMO with radiopharmacies across North America, seeking a Pharmaceutical Production Technician to operate the cyclotron, produce and QC radiopharmaceuticals under cGMP.

You will maintain and repair equipment, support facility maintenance and system modifications, and ensure regulatory compliance while contributing to patient care in a night shift role from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in chemistry, engineering, or electronic technology; or equivalent experience.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical engineering, or medical equipment services; pharmacy tech certification is a plus.
• Experience with ionizing radiation and radioactive equipment preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting ability and maintenance skills.
• Familiarity with cGMP regulations; willingness to adhere to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair synthesis modules and analytical equipment.
• Perform PET radiopharmaceutical production and QC in a cGMP environment; handle routine production, packaging and shipping of radioisotopes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory commitments and company policies 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.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Customer service

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical engineering

Education

Chemistry or engineering background

Tools

Pharmacy technician certification

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 for nuclear medicine and want to make a significant contribution to patient care while working in a stimulating and dynamic environment, then this opportunity is for you.

Hours: 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM - 40 hours/week

$21.00 to $23.00 per hour depending on experience

Role Summary:

As a Pharmaceutical Production Technician, you will play a vital role in the operation of the facility's cyclotron, for the production and QC of radiopharmaceuticals. 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 PET 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.

Job Requirements / Skills / Education:

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

Experience in electrical, mechanical engineering, medical equipment services or equivalent. Pharmacy tech certification a plus.

Experience working with ionizing radiation and radioactive equipment a preferred.

Experience troubleshooting, performing repairs and maintaining equipment.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting and customer service skills.

Working knowledge of cGMP environment and regulations preferred.

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
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

10:00 PM to 6:00 AM

40 hours/week