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JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Under the direct supervision of a registered radiopharmacist, assists in the production of radiopharmaceuticals for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Human Research.
• Prepares human research radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with current Good Pharmacy Practice and USP<823> and USP<825> guidelines.
• Maintains proper operation of radiochemistry synthesis units to include post-production cleaning, preventative maintenance and repair.
• Develops radiopharmaceutical synthesis software programs as required to bring new radiotracers online.
• Coordinates vendor preventative maintenance service and repair visits and maintains consumable and spare parts inventories.
• Operates a cyclotron for production of PET radionuclides for approved human research.
• Maintains proficiency in operating various analytical and lab support equipment (GC, HPLC and TLC systems, MilliQ) to perform required quality control testing of human research PET radiopharmaceuticals.
• Maintains records of equipment repair, service and operation.
• Performs, schedules and/or coordinates calibration, preventative maintenance and repair of key analytical and production equipment.
• Follows established Materials Acceptance and Inventory Tracking Programs and logs, reviews, tests and accepts production and quality control materials per established Material Specification documents.
• Assists in completing and maintaining physical and electronic records of radiopharmaceutical production, quality assurance testing, materials acceptance results, and monitoring general lab and area requirement functions.
• Performs routine, manufacturer approved preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of various safety and quality control equipment.
• Maintains adequate levels of ancillary production and quality assurance materials and supplies for uninterrupted production and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals and stores materials appropriately.
• Performs daily survey and wipe testing for contamination per EHSO requirements.
• Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for delivery per EHSO requirements and DOT regulations.
• Assists with operational support functions, which include minor general equipment maintenance and housekeeping activities to maintain an efficient work area.
• Assigns work to other support staff and acts as a resource for questions and issues.
• Maintains registration and good standing as a Georgia State Board of Pharmacy registered Pharmacy Technician.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in Chemistry or related Science required.
• Positions within this classification may require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to bend, stoop and twist.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science is preferred.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee. 

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