Radiopharmacy Specialist

Your Opportunity:

This position is responsible for coordinating the technical and clerical procedures involved in the production, formulation, dispensing, quality control and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals manufactured at the Edmonton Radiopharmaceutical Centre. The position will also maintain laboratory cleanliness, facilitate radiation and workplace health and safety, and assist in packaging and transportation of radiopharmaceuticals.

Description:

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.

• Classification: Radiopharmacy Specialist
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Edmonton Radiopharmaceutical Centre
• Primary Location: Medical Iso & Cyclo Facility
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-AUG-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 03-SEP-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 1
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $35.50
• Maximum Salary: $46.82
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited program in Nuclear Medicine Technology, or Chemical Technology, or a health sciences degree from a recognized institution. Possession of a valid driver's licence. Must be capable of manipulating and carrying moderately heavy (up to 22 kg) lead and other radioactive shielding and shipping containers.

Additional Required Qualifications:

A BSc in chemistry, pharmacy, or physical sciences or a technical diploma in a relevant scientific discipline or other equivalent training or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Radiation Safety and Transportation of Dangerous Goods training will be provided in house if required. Prior experience (2-5 years) in handling radioactivity or in radiopharmacy or related areas would be an asset. Ability to lift at least 50lbs - Lead shielding Good Manufacturing Practice experience.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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