Radiopharmacy Specialist

Your Opportunity:
Radiopharmaceutical Production: Prepare and dispense radiopharmaceuticals from commercial kit product. Perform QC analysis of prepared radiopharmaceuticals. Record appropriate receipt, disposition, QC, preparation, dispensing, radiation safety and regulatory records. Assist in the development of new radiopharmaceutical techniques and procedures. Training: Will follow internal GMP radiopharmaceutical production training (not available externally). Will have allocated time for mandatory annual training on GMP practices, SOPs update, equipment maintenance, CNSC, etc.). Laboratory Maintenance: Assist in the use and maintenance of scientific equipment and instrumentation. Assist in maintaining supply inventory. Radiopharmaceutical Distribution: Assist in shipping/receiving of raw material, cold kit and 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.
- **Recovery Alberta**:N
- ** Classification**:Radiopharmacy Specialist
- ** Union**:HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- ** Unit and Program**:Radiopharmaceutical Centre
- ** Primary Location**:Foothills Medical Centre
- ** Location Details**:As Per Location
- ** Multi-Site**:Not Applicable
- ** FTE**:0.60
- ** Posting End Date**:27-NOV-2024
- ** Temporary Employee Class**:Temp P/T Benefits
- ** Date Available**:07-DEC-2024
- ** Temporary End Date**:19-NOV-2025
- ** Hours per Shift**:7.75
- ** Length of Shift in weeks**:1
- ** Shifts per cycle**:3
- ** Shift Pattern**:Days, Evenings, Weekends
- ** 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**:
Experience with Radioactive material and adequate accreditations relevant to become a Nuclear Energy Worker.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
As Required.