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AZI’s expansion during the coming years and beyond will introduce into the community, a continual increase in significant numbers of high and mid-level professional job positions with excellent fringe benefits and opportunities for advancement.
AZIsotopes Current Job Opportunities
Cyclotron Engineer(s)
Cyclotron Technician(s)
Cyclotron Operator Responsibilities
Cyclotron Operator position is accountable for operation of the Cyclotron(s). This role requires working individually and as a team to operate, diagnosis/troubleshoot the cyclotron during scheduled production, testing, and maintenance periods. This position requires focused attention of the Cyclotron for several hours over a typical shift. Computer skills, teamwork skills, and the ability to coordinate and communicate with others are essential to success in this position. Duties and responsibilities include: • Must have the ability to learn Cyclotron theory and Control interfaces and apply themselves to continually improve their understanding, interconnectivity of the Cyclotron components and their interface with the controlling software. • Must have general computer skills and comfort level working in front of a computer and the controlling software for several hours during a typical shift. Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) software is expected. • Must be able to demonstrate success at maintaining control set parameters. • Must be willing to rotate to 2nd and 3rd shifts typically for 3 to 6 month periods or as-needed throughout the year to support the operation schedule. With exceptions, time-off must be requested, approved, and scheduled. • Must be able to complete documentation required for day-to-day operations in both paper and computer format as needed for trend analysis and performance data. • Must be willing to assist with preventative maintenance on weekly, monthly, and quarterly intervals. • Must adhere to required start-up and shutdown procedures, check lists and protocols, as well as Quality Control SOP’s, and Regulatory policies and procedures as required. • Occupational radiation dose per government regulations and ALARA guidelines of less than 5 REM a year will be required as well as the use and understanding of proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment, gloves, shoe covers, masks/respirators protective clothing, etc.), radiation measurement equipment and personal radiation monitoring. • Must be able to pass annual ALARA radiation training and tests. • Must work in dangerous environments which may include high voltages, falling hazards, tripping hazards or items falling from heights onto personnel. Chemical, airborne, mechanical and radiation hazards will also be a potential issue and as such the Cyclotron Engineer must understand these potential hazards and be vigilantly aware and prudent in correct response and avoidance. • Must endure heavy physical exertion at times including climbing ladders, walking, standing, reaching, and be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and push or pull a load up to 325 pounds. • Must be able to read, write and speak in English with ability to analyze and interpret technical procedures and manuals. • Must help to maintain work area cleanliness, organization, and basic facility maintenance. Necessary Skills: • Bachelors or Associates Degree in a Technical Discipline. • At least 1 year of Cyclotron Experience. • Working Knowledge of digital and analog circuitry. • Working understanding of physics with regards to magnetic and electronic controls. • Knowledge of basic cGMP practices and procedures. • Reasonably fluent in the French language. • Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Cyclotron Operator(s)
Machinist
Production QC Chemist
Summary:
As a Production Chemist at our Bunker Hill, Indiana facility you will be responsible for process manufacturing of radioisotope materials, preparation of production materials, maintaining supplies, maintaining general production equipment and quality control of products as part of the Production Chemistry team.
Duties and responsibilities include*:
- Carries out production responsibilities to meet production schedules of medical isotopes.
- Follows procedures and training to carry out chemical processing of materials, packaging, labeling and shipping of products.
- Work withing a regulated environment to ensure regulatory compliance of production activities.
- Must be able to complete report documentation required for day-to-day operations in both paper and computer format as needed for trend analysis and performance data as well as assist in the writing, revising, and optimizing of SOPs.
- Must adhere to required SOP’s, policies and procedures as required.
- Occupational radiation dose per government regulations and ALARA guidelines of less than 5 REM a year will be required as well as the use and understanding of proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment, gloves, shoe covers, masks/respirators protective clothing, etc.), radiation measurement equipment and personal radiation monitoring. Must be able to complete annual ALARA radiation training.
- Required to provide training and technical support to other employees or research needed solutions if unknown or not readily apparent.
- Must be detail oriented and accountable as well as be able to work in a team environment with minimum supervision. Must be able to follow instructions and ask questions for clarity if needed.
- Must perform other duties assigned.
Qualification requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field. An Associates’ Degree in these areas, along with a minimum of 3 years of related experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment (with preference to radiopharmaceuticals) may be considered.
- Prior experience in analytical instrumentation and analytical methods preferred.
- Knowledge of basic cGMP practices and procedures is preferred.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
*The above represent the minimum job expectations and are subject to change with other duties as assigned.
Production QC Chemist
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