Pharmaceutical Lab Technician (San Diego, CA)
About The Position
Siemens Healthineers’ Radiopharma Solutions manufactures and distributes PET radiopharmaceuticals. In this role, you support the synthesis, quality control, packaging, and logistics of radiopharmaceuticals used in diagnostic imaging and treatment. You also help ensure regulatory compliance and product quality through equipment maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, documentation, customer and courier communication, laboratory inventory management, facility housekeeping, and adherence to safety requirements for radioactive materials. The position has an early shift start, typically between 12 a.m. and 2 a.m. Work takes place in a fast-paced laboratory and includes aseptic cleanroom activities, environmental monitoring, and preparing products for shipment. Overtime may be needed.
Requirements
- A college degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, medical technology, or a related life science field, or equivalent experience.
- Specialized skill training or certification may be required.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced laboratory environment and ability 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, including spreadsheets, word processing, and email.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong command of Good Documentation Practices to support data integrity and audit readiness.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and meet deadlines 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
- 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 a cyclotron 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, 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.
- Apply standard operating procedures and laboratory safety protocols in a production environment.
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
