Lab Technician (Nights)

About the Role

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 - Friday
• Varying starting times between 8:00pm - 2:00am, based on business needs. Must be willing to start an 8-hour shift anytime during that time frame.
• Must be willing to work holidays as part of a rotation
• Candidate must be flexible to work different days and shifts, based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Successfully complete extensive training, including e-learning assignments and hands on components, to demonstrate and maintain proficiency.
• Manufactures radioactive isotopes (includes synthesis set up, 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 or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Education in Sciences (Chemistry, Biology etc.) preferred.
• High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) or Gas Chromatography (GC) experience, preferred.
• 0-1 yrs of Lab experience, highly preferred.
• Must be able to work overnight shift.
• Ability to work holidays, overtime, alternate days/shifts, or be in a rotation.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, preferably in a controlled environment and/or regulated industry, preferred.
• Basic proficiency in English is required, including being able to read and write in English in order to process documents.
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment.
• Ability to manage several tasks at the same time and repeatedly follow detailed processing instructions.
• Ability to 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.
• Manual dexterity required for equipment operation and occasional reach and lifting of small objects.
• Ability to be an effective team member.

Pay Rate

• $21.00/hr

Bonus Eligible

• No

Benefits

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