Radiochemist, Functional Imaging - Cyclotron-Radiopharm Lab - BC Cancer
Job in
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for:
PHSA
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Medical Science, Healthcare Compliance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Radiochemist, Functional Imaging - Cyclotron-Radiopharm Lab
BC Cancer
Vancouver, BC
The Radiochemist prepares and tests Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) - compliant radiopharmaceuticals, coordinates the production of the required quantity of radioisotopes from the cyclotron, production of radiopharmaceuticals using automated synthesis modules, completion of required quality control (QC) tests, and documentation of all results following approved procedures and protocols. The Radiochemist troubleshoots and resolves technical equipment problems as necessary in order to maintain daily radiopharmaceutical output and clinical patient throughput.
The Radiochemist assists with the review of standard operating procedures (SOPs) in order to maintain GMP-compliance for the facility as a producer/distributor of PET radiopharmaceuticals. Responsibilities also include providing orientation to new radiochemistry staff. The Radiochemist works collaboratively on research activities with external groups, contributing to the preparation of scientific papers, grants applications, and regulatory submissions as required. The Radiochemist reports directly to the Production Manager but may receive supervisory instructions from the Quality Assurance Manager when performing QC duties.
What you’ll do
Under limited supervision, prepare radiopharmaceuticals for human use following established procedures and GMPs. Coordinate the production of the required quantity of radioisotopes from the cyclotron depending on scheduled patient workload and external deliveries.Under limited supervision, perform QC measurements using various analytical chemistry techniques and equipment for verifying the quality of raw materials and final products. Perform QC testing on radiopharmaceutical final products, document results, and report results to the QA Manager and QA team.Prepare the various reagents used in the syntheses and QC of radiopharmaceuticals.Send radiopharmaceutical samples to contact laboratory facilities for post-production testing.Maintain raw material and consumable inventories as needed for daily radiopharmaceutical production. This includes the inspection and release of incoming materials according to approved specifications.What you bring
Qualifications:
A combination of education, training, and experience, equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences and a minimum of two (2) years recent related experience in a pharmaceutical or GMP laboratory.Current certification for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Class 7 Radioactive Materials) and work experience in a PET radiopharmaceutical laboratory would be an asset.Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.Knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and how they intersect across the health care system.Core Competencies:
Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an…
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