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Provide related training to other staff members as required.\nParticipate in the qualification/validation campaign for new radiopharmaceutical process implementation according to GMP standards. \nMaintain approved gowning validation and media fill participation to allow access to classified manufacturing areas.\nMaintain a clean and safe working environment in compliance with hazardous material safety and pharmaceutical regulation. \nPerform radiation safety duties in compliance with regulations.\nPackages manufactured drug product for shipment to clinical sites.\nEfficiently comply with waste management rules and regulations.\nAttend internal and external meetings as required. \nOther assigned duties as required. \nMay require over-time work.\nQualifications\nHigh School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biological, or Physical Science preferred.\nExperience in a GMP manufacturing environment highly preferred.\nExperience with the use of automated synthesis modules and maintenance of automated modules highly preferred.\nAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals required.\nKnowledge of cGMP requirements, aseptic process (cleanrooms environment), and equipment qualification preferred.\nEfficient in the use of MS Office Suite required.\nAbility to be detail-oriented, accountable, patient, and work in a team environment with minimum supervision required. 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