Nuclear Pharmacist

Brigham and Women's Hospital•Boston, MA

68d•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary The Radiopharmacist is a senior member of the professional staff working in the BWH - BICOR facility. The purpose of BICOR is to fulfill the need for radiotracers for researchers and clinicians. Under the supervision of BICOR administration and in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures the Radiopharmacist has several roles ranging from overseeing general lab maintenance and inventory control to the support of daily compounding and manufacturing. The radiopharmacist works in conjunction with BICOR administration to define daily responsibilities within the facility while operating in accordance with all applicable institutional, state, and federal regulations governing the dispensing or distribution of radioactive materials.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an AACP accredited pharmacy program and be Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy licensed or Board eligible
Must have completed a program in nuclear pharmacy including course work in radiation safety, radiopharmacy techniques, health physics and instrumentation or equivalent experience
Must have experience in computer data entry, ordering, and compiling data
Must be thoroughly familiar with the regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Transportation, Food and Drug Administration, Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Regulations, EPA, and OSHA

Responsibilities

Responsible for operating the Radiopharmacy independently and staffing BICOR manufacturing units during operating hours as needed. Shifts and responsibilities are subject to change according to clinical, research, and staffing needs
Oversees and performs SPECT radiopharmaceutical preparation, quality control, and dispensing
Performs PET compounding, manufacturing, quality control, and distribution
Compares handwritten results documented on manufacturing and compounding batch records with product specifications. Releases product when handwritten results are within specifications
Oversees inventory management systems for SPECT radiopharmaceuticals and other materials necessary to meet dispensing needs
Completes and/or oversees maintenance and system suitability for equipment used daily and verifies or records results
Verifies all cleanroom parameters required for daily operation
Responsible for cleanliness of facility in accordance with the documented cleaning schedules
Notifies the Engineering Department of any Out of Specification results within cleanrooms and associated equipment
Performs or ensures that radiation wipes and surveys onshipping containers, supplies, incoming packages, and workspaces are completed
Works with the Quality Systems Administration team to monitor overall integrity of the cGMP manufacturing process
Assists in the preparation of documentation for ANDA, IND and RDRC regulatory reviews
Provides training and direction to staff as needed
Identifies and reports to management any quality or compliance concerns and takes immediate corrective action as required
Assists with the instruction of students (pharmacy and nuclear medicine technologists) and medical residents on practical aspects of radiopharmaceutical production, quality control and radiation safety
Provides information on radioactive pharmaceuticals to outside inquiries including pharmacies, physicians and researchers