AD Technologist

The AD Laboratory Technologist is responsible for routine laboratory housekeeping and maintenance, supporting the laboratory team to maintain a clean, organized and GMP-compliant radiopharmaceutical quality control facility. You will also be performing simple sample preparations and tests, data entry, and documentation support tasks such as protocols and data entry for final reports as needed.

This posting is for an existing vacancy to support the expansion of the company.

Location: AtomVie Global Radiopharma Inc, Hamilton ON (Onsite)

What You Will Do

• General Lab Facility Systems and Maintenance for Analytical Development

• Responsible for laboratory housekeeping as follows:
  • Maintain required AD/QC facility documents in an audit-ready state.
  • Weekly Checks of Eyewash and Shower stations.
  • Waste Disposal of Non-Radioactive and Radioactive waste (with support/supervision); includes chemical, biological, glass, and household waste.
  • Laboratory glassware cleaning and organization/storage.
  • Daily/weekly cleaning of office and lab benches and workspaces.

• Lab Material Management

• Order, receive and login shipments and maintain the inventories (e.g., materials including reagents, columns, and other consumable supplies).
• Identify and discard expired materials according to proper chemical waste handling procedures.

• Equipment Systems

• Routine (daily, weekly) calibration of pH meters, balances, dose calibrators, and other equipment where applicable.
• Weekly maintenance of water baths and sonicators.
• Temperature Sensors Data Review and Trending
• Controlled Temperature Unit (CTU) maintenance; clean, defrost, etc. for refrigerators, freezers and stability chambers.
• Escort external contractors for routine maintenance and repair.
• Standards inventory maintenance, tracking, and ordering.
• Weekly equipment monitoring, check calibration labels, etc.
• Organize, clean, and store lead pots used for radioactive product storage.

• Analytical Development Tasks

• Prepare documentation for Raw Material Sampling and External Laboratory Testing, and coordinate shipping to contract laboratories.
• Prepare solutions used for AD testing (eg., mobile phases and other solutions as required)
• Support AD by performing fundamental lab tests (e.g., pH Bacterial Endotoxin) within defined timeframes.
• Participate in technical review (peer data review) of test reports for trained tasks (eg., pH. Bacterial Endotoxin, balance calibrations, and more)
• Routine data entry, data trending, or evaluation/assessment to support QC.
• Scan documents and file/archive as instructed.
• Assist in protocols and final reports

• Other Tasks

• Other laboratory AD/QC tasks as assigned.

Experience Necessary

• College Diploma in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology or a related field; or equivalent (e.g. minimum 2 years University completed).
• Previous laboratory experience is an asset; full training will be provided.
• Willingness to work in quality control laboratory which works with and tests radioactive materials and requires all employees to participate in safety programs designed to minimize potential and/or actual exposure levels
• Experience in a pharmaceutical cGMP environment, experience in aseptic operations (use of a BSC - Biological Safety Cabinet) and working under Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulations are assets in this role.
• Manual dexterity to perform intricate and/or repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift and move heavy weights up to 10 kilograms is required.
• Ability to wear all work-related personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, sleeve covers, lab coat masks, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes as required.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets (e.g. Excel, Google Sheets), word processing software (e.g. Word) and ability to generate technical data summaries, assessments and reports.
• Good communication skills (in English) and ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Please note that AtomVie operates 24/7 and may require morning, day, and evening shift work including weekends.

Compensation:

Annual salary starts at $53,000

AtomVie offers:

• Group Health & Dental Benefits
• RRSP Matching
• Wellness Benefit
• Transportation allowance
• Training & Career Development
• Opportunity for long-term growth
• Collaborative environment with experienced individuals in the field
• Join a passionate team making a difference in patients’ lives

AtomVie does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in any part of the recruitment, screening, or selection process.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances our ability to innovate, collaborate, and better serve our clients and patients. We thank you for considering a career with AtomVie. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. We are dedicated to ensuring that every qualified applicant has an equal opportunity to thrive within our organization.