QC/Production Associate I

Description:
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 radiosynthesizers and analytical equipment.

• 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, but not limited to:
• 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.

• High school diploma required; associates 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.
• Ability to be detail-oriented, accountable, patient, organized, and work in a team environment required.
• Ability to communicate professionally with colleagues and customers, have excellent attention to detail, and be dependable and responsible in a fast-paced, highly technical environment required.
• Ability to lift ~50 lbs. required.
• Up to 5% travel required.