Nuclear Pharmacist BWH

Overview

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.

• Operate the Radiopharmacy independently and staff BICOR manufacturing units during operating hours as needed. Shifts and responsibilities are subject to change according to clinical, research, and staffing needs
• Oversee and perform SPECT radiopharmaceutical preparation, quality control, and dispensing
• Perform PET compounding, manufacturing, quality control, and distribution
• Compare handwritten results documented on manufacturing and compounding batch records with product specifications. Release product when handwritten results are within specifications
• Oversee inventory management systems for SPECT radiopharmaceuticals and other materials necessary to meet dispensing needs
• Complete and/or oversee maintenance and system suitability for equipment used daily and verify or record results
• Verify all cleanroom parameters required for daily operation
• Responsible for cleanliness of facility in accordance with the documented cleaning schedules
• Notify the Engineering Department of any Out of Specification results within clean rooms and associated equipment
• Perform or ensure that radiation wipes and surveys on shipping containers, supplies, incoming packages, and work spaces are completed
• Work with the Quality Systems Administration team to monitor overall integrity of the cGMP manufacturing process
• Assist in the preparation of documentation for ANDA, IND and RDRC regulatory reviews
• Provide training and direction to staff as needed
• Identify and report to management any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required
• Assist with the instruction of students (pharmacy and nuclear medicine technologists) and medical residents on practical aspects of radiopharmaceutical production, quality control and radiation safety
• Provide information on radioactive pharmaceuticals to outside inquiries including pharmacies, physicians and researchers

• Must be a graduate of an AACP accredited pharmacy program and be Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy licensed or Board eligible
• Must have completed a program in nuclear pharmacy including course work in radiation safety, radiopharmacy techniques, health physics and instrumentation or equivalent experience
• Must have experience in computer data entry, ordering, and compiling data
• 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

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.