Chemist, Nuclear Manufacturing

About the role

Nuclear Manufacturing is responsible for the manufacturing of time-sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in an integrity-driven, highly regulated environment (i.e. FDA, NRC, DOT) to support patient treatment through disease diagnosis, staging, and monitoring.

This job requires working the night shift with varying start times and includes some weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Execute Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements including Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Manage inventory.
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with SOPs.
• Perform general maintenance and cleaning of equipment and facility.
• Work in partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure product/production expectations and demands are met.
• Adhere to a large volume of SOPs with the ability to adapt to process improvement.
• Learn and utilize technology to support manufacturing processes.
• Analyze chemical chromatography data and troubleshoot analytical equipment (e.g., Gas chromatography and HPLC).
• Perform quality control testing on product samples.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field strongly preferred.
• Prior experience working with HPLC and GC, including maintenance and peak analysis.
• Experience and understanding of radiation and radioactive materials preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and work as a member of a team.
• Ability to work overnight shift.
• Ability to travel (15%) within the region and network to support other facilities.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, preferably in a controlled environment and/or regulated industry desired.
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills.
• Able to repeatedly follow detailed processing instructions.
• Ability to manage several tasks at the same time; evaluate operating conditions and exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Frequent lifting of 80 lbs.
• Ability to see fine particulate and differentiate colors in liquid solutions.
• Ability to hear, write (English), and speak (English) clearly in order to communicate in a manufacturing setting.
• Manual dexterity required for equipment operation and occasional reach and lifting of small objects.
• Ability to be an effective team member.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the operation, use, and cleaning of laboratory-scale production equipment and conventional analytical instrumentation.
• Ability to work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning; experience performing aseptic manufacturing operations preferred.
• Commitment to maintain data integrity through strict adherence to standardized procedures and relevant compliance requirements; ability to clearly document all work activities in a timely manner.
• Motivation to work effectively and cooperatively with others, and to establish and maintain good working relationships.
• Flexibility to work periodic off-shift hours in support of routine production and testing needs.

What is expected at this level

• Applies basic concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform routine tasks.
• Works on projects of limited scope and complexity.
• Follows established procedures to resolve readily identifiable technical problems.
• Works under direct supervision and receives detailed instructions.
• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off plan.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• 401k savings plan.
• Access to wages before payday with myFlexPay.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Work-Life resources.
• Paid parental leave.
• Healthy lifestyle programs.

Pay

Anticipated hourly range: $27.30–$38.90