Nuclear Pharmacist (Training Provided) - Phoenix, AZ

Siemens Healthineers•Phoenix, AZ

4d•$115,220 - $158,422

About The Position

Siemens Healthineers' Radiopharma Solutions is hiring a Nuclear Pharmacist to oversee production, quality control, and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with pharmacy regulations, cGMP requirements, and radiation safety standards. The role is based in a highly regulated manufacturing environment and helps ensure the safe, timely delivery of products used in advanced diagnostic imaging. No prior Nuclear Pharmacy experience is required; structured training and hands-on experience alongside experienced Nuclear Pharmacists are provided in radiopharmaceutical production, quality control, radiation safety, and regulatory compliance. The position follows an early-morning, nine-hour production shift, typically starting 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 according to operational requirements. The Nuclear Pharmacist leads multiple non-exempt team members and serves as the designated pharmacist in charge when the Pharmacy Manager is absent. The position's base pay range is $115,220–$158,422. Starting pay may vary based on geography or market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications. Benefits, subject to eligibility, include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; long- and short-term disability insurance; paid parking or public transportation; paid time off; and paid sick and safe time.

Requirements

Active pharmacist license or ability to obtain licensure in the state of employment.
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
Communicates effectively and can 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 packages weighing up to 100 lbs.

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 requirements, pharmacy laws, company policies and procedures, and 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 operation and maintenance of cyclotrons, chemistry modules, quality-control equipment, and associated software.
Serve as the designated pharmacist in charge in the Pharmacy Manager's absence, 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.