Somerset, New Jersey, USA
1 day ago
Nuclear Pharmacist I
Job Title: Nuclear Pharmacist I
Job Description

The Nuclear Pharmacist I will compound and dispense radiopharmaceuticals. This job involves working in a clean room and occupational exposure to radiation. While reporting into Network Operations, the Nuclear Pharmacist role is instrumental to the Quality Assurance Program and will work closely with the QA division at the site-level.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Perform the duties associated with compounding, dispensing, and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals, including data entry with Pinestar for end-of-day reports and daily dose management reports.- Perform the duties associated with synthesis, quality control, and quality assurance of FDG and NaF, including reagent preparation.- Ensure compliance with USP , , proposed regulations, or other state pharmacy requirements as applicable, at the site level; maintain personal license in good standing through applicable state laws.- Ensure compliance to all applicable standard operation procedures (SOPs) and regulations, including 21 CFR Parts 211 and 212 requirements, by adhering to the quality management 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 compliance with radiation and laboratory safety of the site, including the ability to address chemical or radioactive spills and reporting.- 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 Logbooks.- Write and review internal procedures.- With site QA, review and release batch records as applicable.- Responsible for opening change controls and initiating, maintaining, and reviewing network and site-specific procedures relative to their job functions.- With site QA, monitor the metrology program at the site. Ensure that equipment is appropriately maintained, calibrated/recalibrated, or validated/revalidated in a timely manner.- With site QA, monitor customer/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 and effectively.- Provide on-the-floor QA oversight of manufacturing, QC, and other cGMP activities. Identify non-compliance problems and propose solutions. Effectively interact with other functional personnel and resolve quality-related issues on the spot whenever possible.- Provide quality customer service associated with radiopharmaceuticals to physicians, healthcare workers, customers, etc. as needed.- Train and supervise nuclear pharmacy technicians and maintain accurate training records.- Attend corporate and site level meetings as applicable.- Perform other duties as assigned.

Hard SkillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulationsAbility to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manualsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions or complaints from groups of managers, clients, customers, the public, or regulatory agenciesAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsStrong management and interpersonal skillsProficient in all MS Office applicationsProficiency in Pinestar or other pharmacy applications preferredAbility to be detail-oriented, responsible, dependable, patient, organized, professional and work in a team environmentAbility to work various shifts and weekendsAbility to communicate professionally with colleagues and customersExcellent attention to detailAbility to lift 50lbsUp to 10% travel requiredMust be NJ licensed within 6 months into the role1-2 years of experience as a pharmacist (Retail or Nuclear is ideal)B.S. or Pharm.D. from an accredited pharmacy schoolNeed AU or ANP authorized user for radiation; must obtain within 6 months (costly but reimbursed once passed)Soft SkillsFlexibilityStrong communication skillsAttention to detailJob Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Franklin Township, New Jersey.

Work Environment

Team of 4 Staff Pharmacists, this position would be the 5th. The job involves working in a clean room and occupational exposure to radiation. Two options for a schedule: Rotating shift (every 3 weeks) works from 11pm-7am, 2am-10am, 5am-1pm, and 9am-5pm OR 11pm-7am daily if they don’t want to rotate.

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