Lab Technician

Manufacturing is responsible for cost of production and maintenance activities including process improvement, supply chain management, quality assurance, employee safety and engagement, and environmental commitment. 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.

Schedule

• 40 hours per week: Sunday night/Monday through Friday morning
• Rotating night shifts; must be willing to start working any 8-hour shift between 7pm and 3am, based on business needs (first shift starts at 7pm, last shift starts at 3am)
• Potential for some holiday and weekend work
• Must be flexible to work different shifts, schedules, days, and overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete extensive training, including e-learning assignments and hands-on components, to demonstrate and maintain proficiency
• Manufactures radioactive isotopes (includes synthesis setup, hot cell manipulations, distribution)
• Conducts quality control testing of each batch (utilizing gas chromatograph, dose calibrator, multi-channel analyzer, TLC plate scanner, high-pressure liquid chromatograph, analytical balance, PTS, laminar flow hood, and fume hood)
• Works in ISO 7 cleanroom to make product vials and customer vials for use in drug production
• Performs environmental and personnel monitoring in ISO 5, ISO 7, and ISO 8 environments
• Coordinates daily production run schedule based on customer and pharmacy needs
• Demonstrates strong documentation practices, oral communication, and writing skills
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks, including maintenance of daily production records, report preparation, and maintenance records
• Manages SAP Inventory (includes receiving materials, properly inspecting materials for use, and maintaining proper cycle counts)
• Performs daily radiation safety tasks, along with general lab cleaning

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience; education in Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, etc.) preferred
• Lab experience highly preferred
• Must be able to work overnight shift (facility operates at night)
• 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
• Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds
• 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

Applies basic skills and techniques to complete routine tasks within assigned area. Maintains appropriate licenses, training, and certifications. Works on basic and routine assignments within clearly defined Standard Operating Procedures and/or scientific methods. Adheres to all quality guidelines. Works under close supervision; all work is reviewed for accuracy. Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceeding.

Pay

$25.00 per hour

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