Pharmaceutical Lab Technician - BIRMINGHAM, AL

Siemens Healthineers•Salt Lake City, UT

4d•$40,030 - $55,044•Onsite

About The Position

Join the global leader shaping the future of PET imaging. At Siemens Healthineers, we operate the world’s largest PET radiopharmaceutical network — delivering over 1 million doses annually with a >99% fulfillment rate and supporting more than 2,800 imaging centers worldwide. This is a primarily overnight role. Candidates must be willing to work overnight and have the flexibility to rotate into alternative shifts as business needs evolve. The shift for this position is 11PM to 7AM, Sunday through Thursday, with flexibility required as the shift may change.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Applicants should be comfortable working in a fast-paced laboratory environment and able to lift up to 100 lbs.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking skills.
Ability to work independently.
Basic computer skills such as spreadsheet, word processing, and email.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong command of Good Documentation Practices (GDP) to ensure data integrity and audit readiness.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as critical thinking ability.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to treat confidential information with sensitivity.
Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment.
Ability to plan and organize job responsibilities and priorities.
Ability to apply standard operating procedures (SOPs) in a production environment.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a sterile environment.
Ability to understand, prioritize, and implement laboratory safety protocols.
Must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law.

Nice To Haves

An 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 work experience in a laboratory environment or related role.
Previous experience with analytical laboratory equipment and laboratory software systems.
Familiarity with radiation safety or ALARA principles.

Responsibilities

Supports manufacturability and ramp-up of products, and performs technical measures to complete respective projects, in cooperation with Industrial Engineers.
Responsible for the synthesis, quality control, packaging, logistics, and strict regulatory compliance of radiopharmaceuticals used in diagnostic imaging and treatment of diseases.
Supports manufacturing through regular preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of analytical equipment used in operations.
Communicates regularly with couriers and customers to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of biomarkers.
Assists with facility housekeeping, maintenance of laboratory inventory levels, creation of quality control documentation as needed, and adherence to strict safety protocols and regulations related to the production and transport of radioactive materials.
Operate chemistry instruments (HPLC, GC, TLC, and chemistry modules) and advanced systems (cyclotron) for the routine manufacturing and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals.
Author and maintain precise documentation for manufacturing, quality control, preventive maintenance, customer support, laboratory investigations, deviations, and out-of-specification events.
Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting of critical equipment.
Prepare products for shipment, coordinate courier logistics, and provide customer support.
Maintain aseptic environments (cleanroom) to create sterile consumables and prevent contamination during the production of injectable materials.
Conduct environmental monitoring on a regular and defined basis.
Maintain compliance with strict safety, sterile environment, and regulatory standards.