Quality Control Technician

Company: CURIUM
Location: Maryland Heights
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Curium is the world's largest nuclear medicine company with more than a century of industry experience. We develop, manufacture, and distribute world-class radiopharmaceutical products to help patients around the globe. Our proven heritage combined with a pioneering approach are the hallmarks to deliver innovation, excellence, and unparalleled service. With manufacturing facilities across Europe and the United States, Curium delivers SPECT, PET and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical solutions for life-threatening diseases to over 14 million patients annually. The name 'Curium' honors the legacy of pioneering radioactive researchers Marie and Pierre Curie, after whom the radioactive element curium was named and emphasizes our focus on nuclear medicine. The tagline 'Life Forward' represents our commitment to securing a brighter future for all those we serve: An enhanced quality of care for our patients. A trusted partner to our customers. A supportive employer to our valued team.

Summary of Position Perform assigned laboratory testing and related quality control activities in order to ensure compliance with applicable SOP's and cGMPs. Provide timely testing and notification of any aberrant occurrence to Management/Supervision that presents potential negative impact to manufactured or marketed product. -This is an overnight position working directly with radioactive materials. Schedule: Saturday - Tuesday 7:00PM - 5:30AM Essential Functions

• Ensure a safe and quality working environment through training, awareness, and compliance to Safety/Quality guidelines and SOPs.
• Ensure the maintenance of their department, premises, and equipment.
• Ensure that all necessary training is carried out to perform all the assigned tasks confidently and consistently.
• Perform all work in compliance with site safety and radiation protection guidelines. - -
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure that quality tasks are performed in a timely manner.
• Must demonstrate flexibility in adjusting to changing priorities and schedules.
• Attend mandatory trainings as required by site regulatory requirements and management.
• Assist with investigations by providing testing results and communication of practice(s).
• Perform other general duties associated with the position as required by supervision. Requirements
  • Associate's Degree in life science or a related field or completion of 4 college-level life science courses required. Bachelor's degree in life science or a related field preferred.
  • One or more years of relevant quality / quality control / production experience in a cGMP facility required
  • Proficient in the use of several of the following laboratory instruments: -Analytical Balance, pH meter, automatic pipettes, FTIR, UV-Vis, Voltammeter, Autotitrator, HPLC, GC, IC, ICP, Flame AA, TOC, Conductivity meter.
  • Ability to work independently and with others to accomplish goals and priorities.
  • Flexibility and teamwork skills.
  • High level of energy and regular, consistent attendance. Working Conditions:
    • Willingness to work in a plant producing radioactive materials and requiring all employees to participate in safety programs designed to minimize potential and/or actual exposure levels.
    • Standard office environment, coupled with approximately 80% time in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory environments.
    • Must be willing to wear a variety of personal protective equipment.
    • Willingness to work in a team-based environment. -
    • Close attention to detail required. -
    • May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time while performing duties. -
    • Must be able to work outside of regular work hours. -
    • Responsibilities also include the ability to lift up to 70 lbs, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, and climb stairs with or without accommodation. -
    • Must possess good hand-eye coordination.

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