Nuclear Pharmacy Lab Technician (Sacramento, CA)

Job description

Now’s our time to inspire the future of healthcare together.

Siemens Healthineers’ PETNET Solutions, a global PET radiopharmaceutical network, leads the way in industry expertise. Providing routine, reliable delivery of high-quality radiopharmaceuticals and services has established us as the trusted partner in PET imaging since 1996.

With more than 47 locations around the globe, Siemens Healthineers PETNET Solutions is the largest supplier of positron emission tomography (PET) radiopharmaceuticals, delivering more than 1,000,000 doses to more than 2,800 imaging centers worldwide, each year. Since 1996 we have delivered more than 6,000,000 doses worldwide.

Because we have the largest network of pharmacies, our pharmacies back each other up. This gives us a dose fulfillment rate of >99%. If you place an order with us, we are successful at dispensing the dose. That is confidence delivered. Check us out: https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/molecular-imaging/petnet

On the job training provided by our own world class training team, which is based in Knoxville, TN.  For the first 5 weeks you will be enrolled in an extensive in person and virtual training class which is specifically designed to enable you to help develop the skills you will need to work in the pharmacy.

Benefits for full time employees include medical, dental and vision insurance, 5% annual bonus plan, 100% matching 401K, 20 days of paid time off (vacation, sick and personal time) per year as well as and 5 floating holidays!

Join our team now at PETNET Solutions a Siemens Healthineers company as a Nuclear Pharmacy Lab Technician!

Shift: Please note that this is primarily a night shift position at the PETNET Solutions pharmacy; flexibility to work alternative shifts is required (e.g. an 8-hour shift could start at 10pm, 2 am or 4 am. Shifts rotate each month. Mo - Fr. with every third Sunday.) 

This is a role well suited to an ambitious professional, looking for the next step in their career. As a Nuclear Pharmacy Lab Technician, you will be responsible for:

• You will perform complex compounding, manufacturing (cyclotron and chemistry module operation) and quality control processes (utilizing analytical equipment TLC, HPLC, GC), under supervision as required by State and Federal law
• You will participate in complex inspections, maintenance and troubleshooting to support manufacturing and testing processes and equipment
• You will implement approved SOP changes to production and quality control processes
• You will be involved in Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly PM checks of Cyclotrons, Chemistry Modules, and QC Equipment as per the SOP's
• You will oversee routine logistics functions including preparing product for shipment, coordinating courier schedules, and documenting as necessary

This position may suit you best if you are familiar with what is below, and would like to do develop your career with Healthineers:

• Analytical Chemistry Equipment and Processes (HPLC, GC, TLC)
• Certified Pharmacy Technicians (preferred)
• Experience working in a sterile or clean room laboratory/environment

Required skills to have for the success of this role:

• You are detail oriented and have strong critical thinking skills
• You can work well independently
• You have basic computer skills such as spreadsheet, word processing and e-mail
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills 
• You can lift up to 100Lbs
• You are willing to work night shifts and alternating shifts as needed

At Siemens Healthineers, we value those who dedicate their energy and passion to a greater cause. Our people make us unique as an employer in the med-tech industry. What unites and motivates our global team is the inspiration of our common purpose: To innovate for healthcare, building on our remarkable legacy of pioneering ideas that translate into even better healthcare products and services. We recognize that taking ownership of our work allows both us and the company to grow. We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment and the space to move beyond your comfort zone to grow both personally and professionally.

Successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law. It is Siemens Healthineers’ policy to comply fully and completely with all United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the Department of State through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and by the Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations.

This job is based in Sacramento, CA.  Siemens Healthineers offers a variety of health and wellness benefits including paid time off and holiday pay.   Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html. 

The base salary range for this position in Sacramento, CA is $50,000 - $60,000 and the annual incentive target is 5% of base salary.

This information is provided per the required state Equal Pay Act. Base Pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Siemens Healthineers external or internal career site. 

If you want to join us in transforming the way healthcare is delivered, visit our career site at https://usa.healthcare.siemens.com/careers.

If you wish to find out more about the specific before applying, please visit: https://usa.healthcare.siemens.com/about.

As an equal-opportunity employer we are happy to consider applications from individuals with disabilities.

PETNET

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