Cyclotron Operator

About the Role: As a Radiopharmaceutical Operations Specialist at Jubilant Radiopharma, you will be responsible for performing duties to set up and operate the cyclotron and related synthesis equipment. You will also perform quality assurance tests on resultant products while complying with instructions and prescribed routines, methods, or procedures to perform initial product release.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform necessary pre-isotope production checks as prescribed by standard operating procedures, including temperature, humidity, and gas pressure checks;
• Set up cyclotron and chemistry modules and any necessary quality control equipment needed for isotope production; Clean chemistry module enclosures and equipment;
• Use computer controls for the cyclotron and chemistry modules for the production of FDG or other PET radiopharmaceuticals as necessary to meet production demands;
• May assist in drawing doses using manipulator arms and hot cell;
• Perform a wide variety of quality assurance tests, including tests for sterility, pyrogenicity, radiochemical purity, radionuclidic purity, residual solvents, and other tests pertaining to the manufacturing of PET radiopharmaceuticals;
• Assist in minor maintenance of the cyclotron and related equipment, including synthesis modules;
• Use standard operating procedures to combine and mix reagents used in the quality control and/or synthesis of isotopes; release product;
• Label syringes, label vials, wrap, and pack containers to prepare for shipment; Conduct survey and wipe tests; Fill out placards and complete "DOT" documentation;
• Monitor supplies necessary for the production and quality control of isotopes; Order additional supplies as needed; obtain approval for supplies outside normal requirements;
• Perform necessary quality control tests on equipment; notify supervisor of readings outside of normal limits;
• Assist in scheduling deliveries as needed;
• May serve in Quality Manager role for PET manufacturing operations, as applicable; Refer to Role Description for Quality Manager for additional duties and responsibilities;
• Perform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements;
• Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies;
• Maintain a safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules, keeping the work area in a clean and orderly condition;
• Participate in various meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain a specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines;
• Perform other related duties as assigned;

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• 1+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred;
• Strong organizational skills along with effective time management skills;
• Must be able to successfully pass company's background check and pre-employment drug test;
• Ability to operate a vehicle and maintain a valid driver's license also required;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Customer-focused; team-oriented;

Why Join Jubilant Radiopharma?

• Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to advancing radiopharmaceutical science;
• Engage in challenging and meaningful work with a significant impact on patient safety and product quality;
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading company in the radiopharmaceutical industry;