Contractor Quality Control Technician

Maryland Heights, MO, United States, 63043

About Curium

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 are the hallmarks to deliver innovation, excellence and unparalleled service.

With manufacturing facilities across Europe and the United States, Curium delivers SPECT, PET and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical solutions for life-threatening diseases to over 14 million patients annually. The name ‘Curium’ honors the legacy of pioneering radioactive researchers Marie and Pierre Curie, after whom the radioactive element curium was named and emphasizes our focus on nuclear medicine. The tagline ‘Life Forward’ represents our commitment to securing a brighter future for all those we serve:
An enhanced quality of care for our patients. A trusted partner to our customers. A supportive employer to our valued team.

Perform assigned laboratory testing and related quality control activities in order to ensure compliance with applicable SOP's and cGMPs. Provide timely testing and notification of any aberrant occurrence to Management/Supervision that presents potential negative impact to manufactured or marketed product.

• Ensure a safe and quality working environment through training, awareness, and compliance to Safety/Quality guidelines and SOPs.
• Must maintain operational compliance with US and international regulatory agencies and guidelines (i.e. FDA, EU, HC, TGA, PIC/S, ISO, USP, NRC, cGMP, etc.).
• Ensure the maintenance of their department, premises, and equipment.
• Ensure that all necessary training is carried out to perform all the assigned tasks confidently and consistently.
• Perform all work in compliance with site safety and radiation protection guidelines.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure that quality tasks are performed in a timely manner.
• Must demonstrate flexibility in adjusting to changing priorities and schedules.
• Attend mandatory trainings as required by site regulatory requirements and management.
• Assist with investigations by providing testing results and communication of practice(s).
• Manage inventory of laboratory supplies.
• Perform other general duties associated with the position as required by supervision.

• Associate Degree in life science or a related field or completion of 4 college-level life science courses required. Bachelor Degree in life science or a related field preferred. Work experience is considered in lieu of degree.
• One or more years of relevant experience required.
• Proficient in the use of several of the following laboratory instruments:
  Analytical Balance, pHmeter, automatic pipettes, FTIR, UV-Vis, Volt ammeter, Autotitrator, HPLC, GC, IC, ICP, Flame AA, TOC,and Conductivity meter.
• Ability to work independently and with others to accomplish goals and priorities. Flexibility and teamwork skills.
• High level of energy and regular, consistent attendance.

Working Conditions:

• Willingness to work in plant producing radioactive materials and requiring all employees to participate in safety programs designed to minimize potential and/or actual exposure levels.
• Responsibilities include the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, must be able to physically negotiate stairs and evacuation ladders with or without accommodation, wear and operate safety equipment, enter vessels, and inspect equipment.
• Material handling devices (e.g., hand truck, fork truck, and conveyors) are used when possible, however, use of proper lifting and movement techniques is necessary to prevent injury.
• Must be willing to wear a variety of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hearing protection as needed.
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of 8+ hours a day while performing duties.
• Must possess good hand-eye coordination; close attention to detail is required.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors with exposure to mechanical/moving…