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Curium is the world’s largest nuclear medicine company with more than a century of industry experience. We develop, manufacture, and distribute world-class radiopharmaceutical products to help patients around the globe. Our proven heritage, combined with a pioneering approach, is the hallmark of delivering innovation, excellence, and unparalleled service.
As part of our continued growth, Curium Pharma UK is launching a new PET Radiopharmacy in Newcastle, designed to produce novel PET radiopharmaceuticals for clinical use. We are now seeking an experienced and motivated Radiopharmacy Technician to join our founding team and contribute to the establishment, validation, and GMP operation of this state-of-the-art facility.
We are seeking a committed and detail-oriented Radiopharmacy Technician to join our PET Radiopharmacy team. The successful candidate will contribute to all aspects of radiopharmaceutical production, validation, and quality control in a state-of-the-art facility operating to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
What You’ll Do:
Project and Validation Phase
* Contribute technical expertise during the design, installation, and commissioning of the PET Radiopharmacy.
* Prepare, review, and maintain technical documentation including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), COSHH and radiation risk assessments.
* Assist with equipment qualification and process validation activities in accordance with approved protocols.
Radiopharmaceutical Production
* Manufacture PET radiopharmaceuticals using hot cells and isolator technology within a GMP-compliant environment.
* Conduct aseptic dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals using negative pressure isolators.
* Maintain aseptic and sterile conditions, perform sanitisation and cleaning of the production area, and support environmental monitoring activities.
* Ensure compliance with ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) radiation protection principles at all times.
* Support the packing and dispatch of radiopharmaceuticals in line with transport regulations and local procedures.
Quality Control and Compliance
* Perform Quality Control testing including radionuclide and radiochemical purity analysis in accordance with European Pharmacopoeia standards.
* Maintain accurate and complete GMP documentation, ensuring adherence to data integrity principles (ALCOA+).
* Participate in deviation reporting, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation.
* Contribute to internal audits, self-inspections, and regulatory inspections.
Facility and Equipment Maintenance
* Perform first-line maintenance, calibration, and operational checks on production and QC equipment.
* Support the cleaning, upkeep, and monitoring of the aseptic suite and laboratory facilities.
* Manage consumables, chemicals, and stock to ensure readiness for production and QC operations.
Training and Collaboration
* Provide training and guidance to junior staff and technicians on radiopharmaceutical production and quality procedures.
* Collaborate effectively with colleagues across production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure efficient workflow and regulatory compliance.
What You Bring:
* Degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Radiopharmacy, or related).
* Demonstrated experience working within a GMP, aseptic, or radiopharmacy environment.
* Understanding of COSHH, GMP, and Ionising Radiation Regulations.
* Strong attention to detail, organisational ability, and adherence to safety protocols.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* High level of computer literacy and familiarity with GMP documentation systems.
* Experience in validation or commissioning activities.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team making a difference in healthcare every day. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career within an innovative company, where initiative and reliability are truly valued.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Curium is an equal-opportunity employer and believes everyone deserves respect, dignity, and equality. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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