Manufacturing Technician - Albany, NY

Siemens Healthineers • Washington, DC

14h • $41,220 - $56,672

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician supports the manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals used in diagnostic imaging and treatment. Responsibilities span synthesis, quality control, packaging, logistics, regulatory compliance, preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of analytical equipment. The role also involves communicating with couriers and customers to help ensure accurate and timely delivery of biomarkers, maintaining laboratory inventory and facility housekeeping, preparing quality-control documentation, and following safety requirements for radioactive materials.

This is primarily an overnight role, with flexibility to rotate into alternative shifts as business needs evolve. The position works in a fast-paced laboratory and cleanroom environment to produce sterile injectable materials and prevent contamination. The technician operates chemistry instruments and advanced systems, conducts regular environmental monitoring, and maintains required manufacturing and quality records. Overtime may be needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; specialized skill training or certification may be required.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced laboratory environment and ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Willingness to work overnight and rotate into alternative shifts as business needs evolve.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Detail-oriented, with strong critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Basic computer skills, including spreadsheets, word processing, and email.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong command of Good Documentation Practices (GDP) to ensure data integrity and audit readiness.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and planning skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information sensitively, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment.
• Ability to apply standard operating procedures in a production environment and maintain a sterile environment.
• Ability to understand, prioritize, and implement laboratory safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, medical technology, or a related life-science field.
• Understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
• Previous laboratory experience or experience in a related role.
• Previous experience with analytical laboratory equipment and laboratory software systems.
• Familiarity with radiation safety or ALARA principles.

Responsibilities

• Operate HPLC, GC, TLC, chemistry modules, and cyclotron systems for routine radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control.
• Author and maintain documentation for manufacturing, quality control, preventive maintenance, customer support, laboratory investigations, deviations, and out-of-specification events.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, calibration, and troubleshooting of critical equipment.
• Prepare products for shipment, coordinate courier logistics, and provide customer support.
• Maintain aseptic cleanroom environments and produce sterile consumables to prevent contamination during injectable-material production.
• Conduct environmental monitoring on a regular and defined basis.
• Maintain compliance with safety, sterile-environment, and regulatory standards.
• Support facility housekeeping and maintain laboratory inventory levels.
• Create quality-control documentation as needed.
• Communicate with couriers and customers to support accurate and timely product delivery.

Benefits

• Industry-leading five-week paid training program, delivered in person and virtually.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 5% bonus.
• 100% 401(k) match.
• 20 days of paid time off and five floating holidays.
• Life insurance and long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Paid parking or public transportation.
• Paid sick and safe time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED