Engineering Technician

Los Angeles, CA, United States

Job Description Job Description PharmaLogic is the fastest-growing SPECT & PET radiopharmaceutical solutions provider and contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with radiopharmacies across North America. We are passionate about expanding the power of radiopharmaceutical technology to provide transformative diagnostic and therapeutic agents to patients from bench to bedside.

Position Title: Engineering Technician

Reports To: Regional Engineer

Role Summary:

As the Engineering Technician on site, you will play an essential role in PET site operations through routine maintenance of the PET site’s equipment with primary focus on cyclotron support.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintains a favorable working relationship with coworkers to promote a cooperative working climate conductive to maximum productivity, efficiency and effectiveness

Works with radioactive materials and follows all applicable procedures and regulations for maintaining ALARA practices

Ensures completion of required equipment maintenance and calibration

Brings to Quality and operations manager’s attention any product or component release problems and awaits management resolution if required

Documents, investigates and reviews any out of specification (OOS) or deviations as part of GMP compliance as it relates to engineering tasks

Coordinates with Facility Manager to schedule annual and additional preventive maintenance and associated production downtime

Follows good documentation practice all time when documenting QA documents

Adheres to Company policies and procedures at all times

Liaises with Quality Manager to ensure any issues are addressed in a timely manner

Completes all planned Quality & Compliance training within the define deadlines

Ensures use of safe work procedures and wears all required PPE Promptly reports all injuries and unsafe conditions

Supervises and/or assists in the operation and maintenance of the P.E.T. cyclotron

Supervises and/or assists in the preparation of P.E.T. isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals, including FDG

Maintenance of all required documents and records

Engineering Technician duties:

During the Installation/ Commissioning phase of the equipment:

Participates in the installation of equipment

Technical responsibility over the Cyclotron subsystem

Participate in commissioning activities of the entire subsystem

During the Operations/ Maintenance phase:

Operation of the cyclotron according to proper operating procedures

Performs routine, non-routine, and emergency maintenance on the cyclotron

Maintains essential parts on site for cyclotron, manipulator arms and chemistry modules

Ensures completion of documentation related to cyclotron operations

Performs diagnosis and repair on the following: Electronic equipment, programmable logic controllers, power supplies, high voltage and high power RF systems

Provides after hours on call support, requires working nights, weekends, and some holidays for maintenance and emergency support

Maintains and troubleshoot automated chemistry processing equipment

Designs and builds equipment to improve diagnostic and repair capabilities and implement reliability improvements for cyclotron and isotope manufacturing

Designs, develops and builds radioisotope production and chemical processing equipment

Assures compliance with all procedures, regulations, organizations, etc.

Participates in department technical training

Trend analysis and tracking of production systems performance data

Provides cyclotron operation coverage when required by the schedule

Performs routine, non-routine, and emergency maintenance of general laboratory equipment

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements/Skills/Education:

Completion of manufacturer’s applications training course for the cyclotron and chemistry modules.

Experience in PET manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing (FDA and GMP regulated), nuclear pharmacy, chemistry training or comparable laboratory background preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in science preferred or technical degree, electronics military training or equivalent experience.

Functional spoken and written English language skills.

Knowledge of cGMP and NRC regulations preferred

Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on effective communications and proven ability to interact effectively with stakeholders in a diverse population at all levels

Computer proficient, including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively in a fast-pace environment and a high volume of work

Analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to accommodate shift changes based on business needs

Authorized user of radioactive material required

Knowledge of aseptic technique

Physical and Intellectual Requirements:

A mechanical aptitude; manual dexterity for manipulating small items; ability to lift between 16 to 50 lbs. and to handle frequent crawling, stooping, crouching and kneeling

Ability to analyze situations, set priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced and dynamic environment; effective organizational skills; a commitment to continuous learning

Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team

May require travel up to 25%

Come join our winning team and begin a fulfilling career with us by applying today.

PharmaLogic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Benefits Include:

401(k) retirement benefit program

Medical

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

Vision care

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