Production Technician
Ratio Therapeutics is committed to improving and extending the lives of cancer patients without sacrificing their quality of life. We are a team of passionate scientists, engineers, and business professionals dedicated to advancing the field of targeted radioligand therapy. Our proprietary TRILLIUM™ and MACROPA™ platforms enable fine-tuning of radioligand pharmacokinetics and simplify manufacturing for the alpha-emitting isotope, actinium-225, resulting in a pipeline of novel therapeutic candidates.
About the role
Ratio is seeking Production Technicians I, II, and III to join the growing operations team supporting the GMP manufacturing facility in West Valley City, Utah. This role involves the routine manufacture of sterile radiopharmaceutical drug products in a regulated, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. Responsibilities include aseptic formulation, drug product processing, dispensing, labeling, and packaging in hot cells and cleanrooms, while maintaining strict compliance with GMP, radiation safety, and company procedures.
Responsibilities
- Perform radiochemical synthesis, formulation, dilution, dispensing, and inspection activities.
- Operate and monitor various manufacturing and testing equipment.
- Prepare and handle radioactive materials in accordance with radiation safety procedures, license requirements, and exposure limits.
- Support secondary packaging, shield assembly, and preparation of doses for shipment to clinical sites or customers.
- Follow GMP, GDP (Good Documentation Practices), and data integrity requirements.
- Participate in quality systems activities, including change controls, CAPAs, deviations, and investigations.
- Adhere to all SOPs, work instructions, and policies related to production, quality, and safety.
- Perform routine equipment setup, pre-use checks, and basic troubleshooting of production equipment and instruments.
- Support creation and revision of manufacturing-related SOPs and documents.
- Execute cleaning and sanitization of hot cells, cleanroom areas, and equipment.
- Support validation, preventive maintenance, and calibration activities by coordinating cross-functionally as needed.
- Successfully complete and maintain all required training and qualifications for GMP, radiation safety, aseptic technique, and job-specific tasks.
- Support training and qualification of other production technicians.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of procedures, workflows, and safety practices by providing feedback and suggesting enhancements.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree with 0-5 years of experience, or High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of experience.
- Experience in regulated manufacturing, laboratory, pharmacy, or healthcare setting; or equivalent technical training.
- Experience working in GMP cleanroom or aseptic processing environment. Experience in a radiopharmaceutical environment is strongly preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow step-by-step procedures consistently.
- Strong ownership mindset with a focus on patient safety and product quality.
- Ability to work in a team-based, fast-paced, time-critical environment.
- Good communication skills and willingness to ask questions and escalate issues.
- Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
- 20/20 vision or better and ability to see color with or without corrective lenses.
- Ability to work in time-sensitive environments where product release is closely linked to schedule and half-life constraints.
Pay
The annual base salary for this role is expected to range between $60,000 and $100,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on qualifications, work experience, skills, education, certifications, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.