Nuclear Pharmacist

The radiopharmacist is a senior member of the professional staff working in the BWH - BICOR facility. The purpose of BICOR is to fulfill the need for radiotracers for researchers and clinicians. Under the supervision of BICOR administration and in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures the radiopharmacist has several roles ranging from overseeing general lab maintenance and inventory control to the support of daily compounding and manufacturing.

The radiopharmacist works in conjunction with BICOR administration to define daily responsibilities within the facility while operating in accordance with all applicable institutional, state, and federal regulations governing the dispensing or distribution of radioactive materials.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for operating the Radiopharmacy independently and staffing BICOR manufacturing units during operating hours as needed. Shifts and responsibilities are subject to change according to clinical, research, and staffing needs.
2. Oversees and performs SPECT radiopharmaceutical preparation, quality control, and dispensing.
3. Performs PET compounding, manufacturing, quality control, and distribution
4. Compares handwritten results documented on manufacturing and compounding batch records with product specifications. Releases product when handwritten results are within specifications.
5. Oversees inventory management systems for SPECT radiopharmaceuticals and other materials necessary to meet dispensing needs.
6. Completes and/or oversees maintenance and system suitability for equipment used daily and verifies or records results.
7. Verifies all cleanroom parameters required for daily operation.
8. Responsible for cleanliness of facility in accordance with the documented cleaning schedules.
9. Notifies the Engineering Department of any Out of Specification results within cleanrooms and associated equipment.
10. Performs or ensures that radiation wipes and surveys on shipping containers, supplies, incoming packages, and workspaces are completed.
11. Works with the Quality Systems Administration team to monitor overall integrity of the cGMP manufacturing process.
12. Assists in the preparation of documentation for ANDA, IND and RDRC regulatory reviews.
13. Provides training and direction to staff as needed.
14. Identifies and reports to management any quality or compliance concerns and takes immediate corrective action as required.
15. Assists with the instruction of students (pharmacy and nuclear medicine technologists) and medical residents on practical aspects of radiopharmaceutical production, quality control and radiation safety.
16. Provides information on radioactive pharmaceuticals to outside inquiries including pharmacies, physicians and researchers.

Keywords: Radiopharmacist, Nuclear Pharmacist

1. Must be a graduate of an AACP accredited pharmacy program and be Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy licensed or Board eligible.

2. Must have completed a program in nuclear pharmacy including course work in radiation safety, radiopharmacy techniques, health physics and instrumentation or equivalent experience.

3. Must have experience in computer data entry, ordering, and compiling data.

4. Must be thoroughly familiar with the regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Transportation, Food and Drug Administration, Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Regulations, EPA, and OSHA.

Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.