Radiopharmaceutical scientist
Eastern Health’s Diagnostic Imaging department based in St. John’s, NL is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Radiopharmaceutical scientist. Eastern Health’s Diagnostic Imaging department provides a range of medical imaging services to patients. It plays a crucial role in diagnosing and treating various medical conditions, ensuring timely and accurate medical care for patients across the region. Through its advanced imaging technologies and skilled professionals, it contributes to the overall quality of healthcare delivery within Eastern Health’s facilities. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Eastern Health
Department: Diagnostic Imaging
Division: Radiopharmaceutical Sciences Section (Nuclear and Molecular Imaging)
Position: Radiopharmaceutical scientist
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $50.220 – $63.260 hourly
Employment Type: Permanent/Full Time
Location: 300 Prince Philip Dr, St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6, Canada
Primary Location: Health Sciences Centre
Shift: 70 bi-weekly (8 hour shifts; Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby, and On-call)
Job ID: 26917POS
Competition Number: 2024001862
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Master’s degree in radiochemistry, organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry, or Doctorate level degree or a science related field
Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of five years of experience within the last seven years working with analytical equipment such as HPLC, GC, TLC, Automated Chemistry Modules
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should regularly move or lift objects between 10-50+ lbs., such as shielded radioactive sources and lead bricks
- The candidates should constantly sit to perform paper/computer work and operation of remote equipment; they should also regularly walk or stand to perform radiopharmaceutical production, cyclotron, and equipment maintenance
- The candidates should regularly perform fine finger/precision computer work and handle open source radioactivity and radioactive equipment/components requiring steadiness and accurate movement/control
- The candidates should regularly work in confined/awkward spaces where reaching, bending, and crouching are required to complete maintenance work
- The candidates should have Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gloves and gowns
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience involved in developing, testing, and validating equipment
- The candidates should have a minimum of three years of experience within the last seven years working with Radiopharmaceuticals/Radionuclides
- The candidates should have experience working in a Health Canada GMP facility
- The candidates should have experience in Microbiology (sterility and pyrogen testing or working with microbials)
- The candidates should possess strong knowledge of analytical equipment and validation of clinical processes in the use and production of radiopharmaceuticals
- The candidates should demonstrate strong teamwork skills and should demonstrate strong leadership skills
- The candidates should have proven analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills
- The candidates should maintain a satisfactory record of attendance and work performance
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and able to provide operational support to technical and production staff
- The candidates should be able to optimize and validate radiopharmaceutical production activities and able to plan and execute equipment validations and clinical experiments
- The candidates should be able to stay updated with advances in radiochemistry and technology and able to adhere to safety regulations related to radioactive materials
- The candidates should be able to develop and execute validation protocols according to GMP guidelines and able to quantify radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals analytically
- The candidates should be able to analyze and interpret complex data from experiments and validations and able to apply knowledge of chemistry and nuclear medicine
- The candidates should be able to develop documentation for experimental and validation activities
- The candidates should be able to translate documentation into Standard Operating Procedures and Recording Forms
- The candidates should be able to ensure compliance with established Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures
- The candidates should be able to maintain a database of equipment used in clinical and research environments
- The candidates should be able to manage calibrations, preventive maintenance, and validations of equipment
- The candidates should be able to coordinate activities with certified 3rd party service providers as needed
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and competition number) through the below-mentioned details.
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