QC​/Production Associate

Job Title

QC/Production Associate I

The QC/Production Associate I will operate radio synthesizers for the production of drug product, as well as operate analytical equipment for the quality control of drug product.

• Perform FDG and NaF synthesis according to SOFIE Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure all materials/reagents are accepted according to SOPs and within expiry.
• Ensure all equipment is appropriately qualified prior to use.
• Operate the synthesis unit according to SOPs.
• Learn the basic operational principles of the synthesis unit and assist in routine maintenance of the synthesis unit.
• Perform FDG and NaF quality control (QC) processes according to SOPs.
• Assist with basic maintenance of QC equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is appropriately calibrated and qualified prior to use.
• Operate the QC equipment according to SOPs.
• Ensure completion of applicable cGMP documentation.
• Assist with inventory management: maintain production/QC/cleaning supply levels as appropriate; assist with inventory reporting; perform material acceptance according to SOPs.
• Communicate with local and Network support resources to troubleshoot equipment, production, or QC issues.
• Perform basic computer-controlled cyclotron operations for FDG and NaF production under the advisement of site Cyclotron and Facility Engineer.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Perform radiation safety duties according to SOFIE’s Corporate Radiation Compliance Program and site licensing requirements.
• Maintain all qualification and validation requirements for entering ISO classified area.
• Clean classified and non-classified areas according to SOPs.
• Perform environmental monitoring of classified areas according to SOPs.
• Report manufacturing metrics into data repository as required.
• Complete cGMP documents as required and assist site and corporate Quality Assurance including investigations, corrective and preventive actions, deviations, out of specifications, no or atypical yields, manufacturing and QC records, logbooks.
• Attend internal meetings as required.
• Other assigned duties as required.

• High school diploma required; associate’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or natural sciences preferred.
• Technical experience with computer-controlled automation preferred.
• Efficient in use of MS Office Suite required.
• Ability to work various shifts and weekends required.
• Detail-oriented, accountable, patient, organized, and able to work in a team environment required.
• Professional communication skills with colleagues and customers; excellent attention to detail, dependable, and responsible in a fast-paced, highly technical environment required.
• Ability to lift ~50 lbs required.
• Up to 5% travel required.

• Entry level

• Full-time

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