Radiopharmacy Specialist II
Your Opportunity:
An exciting Quality Assurance (QA) opportunity! As a leader within the provincial Radiopharmaceutical Services of Alberta (RSA) Quality Assurance program, this Radiopharmacy Specialist II (QA) Lead position supervises, leads, organizes, and guides a high-functioning QA team at the Calgary Radiopharmaceutical Centre (CRC) site and provides leadership and guidance for the compliance and improvement of the quality management system (QMS). Reporting to the Provincial Radiopharmaceutical QA manager, this position is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the CRC QA team and is involved in the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of RSA quality and GMP activities. As a QA Lead at the CRC, you will perform QA tasks to support GMP-compliant operations, maintain quality programs, and ensure regulatory compliance. The responsibilities include writing, reviewing and approving documents, validations and qualifications involved with GMP activities, leading and supporting continuous improvement initiatives, internal audits and external regulatory audits. We are looking for candidates with a strong technical understanding of regulatory and QMS elements in a parenteral drug product manufacturing facility. Ideal candidates will possess investigative and critical thinking skills, strong attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should also be able to work independently within prescribed guidelines and promote good teamwork. Join us in ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing. Apply now to be a part of our dedicated team! Note: Please disregard the job descriptions and the CAMRT/CCRS certification requirements.
Description:
As a Radiopharmacy Specialist II, you will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of an assigned area and/or quality control functions for the department. You will work to coordinate and prioritize daily assignments of staff, resolve complex issues, monitor the production of radiopharmaceuticals for regulatory compliance and ensure that operations are compliant with Radiation Safety and Production standards.
- Classification: Radiopharmacy Specialist II
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Radiopharmaceutical Centre, Diagnostic Imaging
- Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 14-AUG-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 25-AUG-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $37.35
- Maximum Salary: $49.73
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry or a related field or equivalent level of education and experience. Certification with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) or certification with the Canadian College of Radiopharmaceutical Scientists (CCRS) where applicable.
Additional Required Qualifications:Note: No certification with CAMRT or CCRS is required for this position. Education specific to Quality and Quality Management Systems (QMS). B.Sc. Degree with a specialization in microbiology/chemistry preferred or an education and experience equivalency. Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance (QA) or equivalent work experience. The ability to collaborate and work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment, including with customers, staff, and external agencies, is essential.
Preferred Qualifications:Supervisory and/or leadership training and experience. Training and experience in conflict resolution, change management and effective communication. Project management skills and experience. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), US Pharmacopeia (USP) regulations and good documentation practices. Technical understanding of regulatory and quality system elements for a parenteral drug product manufacturing facility.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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