Pharmaceutical Lab Technician, Dania Beach, FL

Siemens Healthineers

4d•$41,220 - $56,672

About The Position

The Pharmaceutical Lab Technician supports manufacturing of radiopharmaceuticals used in diagnostic imaging and disease treatment. Responsibilities include synthesis, quality control, packaging, logistics, regulatory compliance, preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of analytical equipment. The technician also coordinates with couriers and customers to support accurate, timely biomarker deliveries; assists with facility housekeeping and laboratory inventory; prepares quality-control documentation; and follows safety requirements for producing and transporting radioactive materials. This is primarily an overnight role, with willingness to rotate into alternative shifts as business needs evolve. The position includes an in-person and virtual five-week paid training program and requires comfort working in a fast-paced laboratory environment and lifting up to 100 pounds.

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 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 to ensure data integrity and audit readiness.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to handle confidential information sensitively.
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 in a production environment.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a sterile environment.
Ability to understand, prioritize, and implement laboratory safety protocols.
Ability to work with controlled technology in accordance with U.S. export control law.

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 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

Operate chemistry instruments, including HPLC, GC, TLC, and chemistry modules, and advanced systems such as cyclotrons 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 create sterile consumables to prevent contamination during production of injectable materials.
Conduct environmental monitoring on a regular and defined basis.
Maintain compliance with safety, sterile-environment, and regulatory standards.
Assist with facility housekeeping and maintain laboratory inventory levels.
Create quality-control documentation as needed.
Communicate with couriers and customers to support accurate and timely delivery of biomarkers.