Nuclear Pharmacist (Training Provided) - San Antonio, TX
About The Position
The Nuclear Pharmacist oversees the production, quality control, and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with pharmacy regulations, cGMP requirements, and radiation safety standards. This role is based in a highly regulated manufacturing environment and helps ensure the safe and timely delivery of products used in advanced diagnostic imaging. It calls for attention to detail, leadership, and a commitment to quality, compliance, and patient safety. No prior Nuclear Pharmacy experience is required. Siemens Healthineers provides structured training to develop licensed pharmacists’ technical, operational, quality, and regulatory knowledge. Team members work alongside experienced Nuclear Pharmacists and gain hands-on experience in radiopharmaceutical production, quality control, radiation safety, and regulatory compliance. The role operates on an early-morning, nine-hour production shift, typically beginning between 1:00 AM and 4:00 AM, Monday through Friday, for a 45-hour work week. A weekend rotation is required approximately once every four to six weeks. Flexibility to work alternate early-morning or night-shift schedules may be needed based on operational requirements. The role leads multiple non-exempt team members and serves as the designated pharmacist in charge in the Pharmacy Manager’s absence.
Requirements
- Active pharmacist license or ability to obtain licensure in the state of employment.
- Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
- Communicate effectively, with the ability to interpret information and provide and/or follow complex instructions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Strong customer relations skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications.
- Ability to lift 100 lbs. packages.
Nice To Haves
- Pharmacist experience in retail, hospital, clinical, specialty, compounding, or nuclear pharmacy environments.
- Experience following standard operating procedures and regulated workflows.
- Exposure to sterile compounding, laboratory processes, quality systems, or manufacturing environments.
- Interest in learning radiopharmaceutical and theranostic production and Nuclear Pharmacy operations.
- Interest in chemistry and aseptic techniques.
Responsibilities
- Produce radionuclides.
- Prepare and test radiopharmaceuticals.
- Dispense radiopharmaceuticals.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, radiation safety, pharmacy laws, company policies and procedures, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Deliver and ensure performance of aseptic techniques, including sterility and pyrogen testing, in accordance with company standard operating procedures.
- Perform and oversee quality control procedures using analytical equipment and chemical testing methods.
- Maintain applicable documentation and records.
- Prepare shipments of radioactive materials according to procedures and licensing authority requirements.
- Support the operation and maintenance of cyclotrons, chemistry modules, quality control equipment, and associated software.
- Serve as the designated pharmacist in charge when the Pharmacy Manager is absent, with responsibility for personnel working within the permitted pharmacy area in accordance with state pharmacy laws.
- Lead multiple non-exempt team members and support daily operational execution.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid parking/public transportation
- Paid time off
- Paid sick and safe time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
