Radiopharmacy Specialist - Quality Control

This Radiopharmacy Specialist - Quality Control position is responsible for assisting with the Edmonton Radiopharmaceutical Centre's operational quality control systems, including performing practical quality control on radiopharmaceuticals and environmental monitoring sample processing, writing SOPs, reviewing SOPs and batch records, as well as performing data capture and analysis. Potential exposure to radiation and hazardous chemicals. In house safety training will be provided.

As a Radiopharmacy Specialist, you will prepare and dispense radiopharmaceuticals from both commercial kits and raw materials. You will assist in the use and maintenance of scientific equipment and instrumentation, radiation and workplace health and safety procedures, develop and write Standard Operating Procedures, check supply inventory, prepare and dispense radiopharmaceutical kit production and assist in the packaging and transportation of radiopharmaceuticals.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry or a related field or equivalent level of education and experience. Certification with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) or Certification with the Canadian College of Radiopharmaceutical Scientists (CCRS) where applicable.

Experience with the following methodologies: TLC, HPLC, and GC. A BSc in chemistry, pharmacy, or physical sciences or a technical diploma in a relevant scientific discipline or other equivalent training or experience.

Good Manufacturing Practice experience. Experience with quality control testing of radiopharmaceutical products and related starting or intermediate products such as precursors.