QC Production Associate I (Chemist) at SOFIE

QC/Production Associate I

Title | QC/Production Associate I

Department | Network Operations

Reports To | Facility Manager

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 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.  

Qualifications 

• 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.