QC/Production Associate I

Title: QC/Production Associate I Department: Network Operations Reports To: Facility Manager Compensation: $30–$32 hourly Join our team as a QC/Production Associate I, where you’ll play a key role in producing life‑changing drug products and ensuring their quality through hands‑on work with advanced radio synthesizers and analytical equipment. Overview The QC/Production Associate I will operate the radiosynthesizers for the production of drug product, as well as operate analytical equipment for the quality control of drug product. Essential Duties And Responsibilities 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 with 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 with investigations, corrective and preventative actions, deviations, out of specifications, no or atypical yields, manufacturing and QC records, logbooks. Attend internal meetings as required. Other assigned duties as required. Qualifications High school diploma required; associate’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or natural sciences preferred. Technical experience with computer‑controlled automation preferred. Efficient in the use of MS Office Suite required. Ability to work various shifts and weekends required. Detail‑oriented, accountable, patient, organized, and team‑oriented required. Professional communication skills, excellent attention to detail, dependence, and responsibility in a fast‑paced, highly technical environment required. Ability to lift ~50 lbs. required. Up to 5% travel required. #J-18808-Ljbffr