Nuclear Pharmacist I Position Available In Passaic, New Jersey

Job Description:

Title | Nuclear Pharmacist I Department | Network Operations,Pharmacy Reports To | Pharmacist-in-Charge and Facility ManagerOverview The Nuclear Pharmacist I will compound and dispenseradiopharmaceuticals. This job involves working in a clean room aswell as occupational exposure to radiation. While reporting intoNetwork Operations, the Nuclear Pharmacist role is instrumental tothe Quality Assurance Program within SOFIE and will work closelywith the QA division at the site-level. Essential Duties andResponsibilities ? Perform the duties associated with compounding,dispensing, and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals, includingdata entry with Pinestar for end-of-day reports and daily dosemanagement reports. ? Perform the duties associated with synthesis,quality control, and quality assurance of FDG and NaF, includingreagent preparation. ? Ensure compliance with USP , , proposedregulations, or other state pharmacy requirements as applicable, atthe site level; maintain personal license in good standing throughapplicable state laws. ? Ensure compliance to all applicablestandard operation procedures (SOPs) and regulations, including 21CFR Parts 211 and 212 requirements, by adhering to SOFIE’s qualitymanagement system and maintain a state of cGMP control at the site.? Ensure aseptic operations follow internal procedures (gowning,cleaning/sanitation, sterility, environmental monitoring, etc.),customer requirements, and FDA regulations. ? Ensure compliancewith radiation and laboratory safety of the site, including theability to address chemical or radioactive spills and reporting. ?Complete cGMP documents as required and assist site and corporateQuality Assurance including, but not limited to: o Investigations oCorrective and Preventative Actions o Deviations o Out ofSpecifications o No or Atypical Yields o Manufacturing and QCRecords o Logbooks ? Write and review internal procedures. ? Withsite QA, review and release batch records as applicable. ?Responsible for opening change controls and initiating,maintaining, and reviewing SOFIE network and site specificprocedures relative to their job functions. ? With site QA, monitorthe metrology program at the site. Ensure that equipment isappropriately maintained, calibrated/recalibrated, orvalidated/revalidated in a timely manner. ? With site QA, monitorcustomer/patient complaints to determine the possible root causes.

Work with the customers to ensure their concerns are addressed,quality standards are met, and issues are resolved promptly andeffectively. ? Provide on-the-floor QA oversight of manufacturing,QC, and other cGMP activities. Identify non-compliance problems andpropose solutions. Effectively interact with other functionalpersonnel and resolve quality related issues on the spot wheneverpossible. ? Provide quality customer service associated withradiopharmaceuticals to physicians, healthcare workers, customers,etc. as needed. ? Train and supervise nuclear pharmacy techniciansand maintain accurate training records. ? Attend corporate and sitelevel meetings as applicable. ? Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications ? B.S. or Pharm.

D. from an accredited pharmacyschool required; nuclear certification preferred. o State licenserequired (to be obtained post-hire if applicable).Background innuclear pharmacy, Positron Emission Tomography, radiation safetyand/or familiarity with cyclotron processes preferred. ? Ability toread, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,professional journals, technical procedures, or governmentalregulations required. ? Ability to write reports, businesscorrespondence, and procedure manuals required. ? Ability toeffectively present information and respond to questions orcomplaints from groups of managers, clients, customers, the publicrequired, or regulatory agencies required. ? Ability to defineproblems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsrequired. ? Strong management and interpersonal skills required. ?Proficient in all MS Office applications required. Proficiency inPinestar or other pharmacy applications preferred. ? Ability to bedetail-oriented, responsible, dependable, patient, organized,professional and work in a team environment required. ? Ability towork various shifts and weekends required. ? Ability to communicateprofessionally with colleagues and customers, have excellentattention to detail, and be dependable and responsible in afast-paced, highly technical environment required. ? Ability tolift ~50lbs required. ? Up to 10% travel required.