Production Technician
About Us
Evergreen Theragnostics, Inc. is a radiopharmaceutical company headquartered in Springfield, NJ. We operate in a brand-new state-of-the-art facility, providing contract development and manufacturing services for radiopharmaceutical companies, including therapeutics and centrally distributed diagnostics. We also operate our own cutting edge cancer research laboratories, developing proprietary, radiotherapeutic medicines. The company expects rapid growth in the next few years.
Evergreen is a small team, where all team members support each other in a variety of activities. We are looking for team members who are motivated to take on new challenges and excited to help build the company. Partial equity-based compensation packages possible.
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree or Associate Degree required, except in cases of exceptional experience.
- Entry level / limited experience candidates welcome to apply.
- Must be technically oriented and able to troubleshoot basic mechanical equipment issues and interface with varied software programs.
- Must be eager to learn and open to feedback.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word.
- Must not have an aversion to occupational radiation exposure (proper training to be provided).
- Must be able to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).
- Plus if experienced with aseptic gowning and operating in a cleanroom environment.
- Plus if experienced in working with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
Responsibilities
- Perform sterile manufacturing in a GMP cleanroom environment following aseptic techniques.
- Prepare manufacturing spaces for production by performing line clearances, cleaning, and instrument calibration and system suitability.
- Gather, prepare, and organize materials needed for manufacturing.
- Operate and maintain radiosynthesizer chemistry machines and automated dispensing systems to prepare drug products for timely release.
- Assist with manufacturing investigations and technology transfers.
- Communicate with team members and maintain work calendars and schedules.
- Execute batch records to completion according to GDP (Good Documentation Practice) standards.
- Observe radiation safety principles during preparation and production.
- Maintain inventory levels and submit purchase requisitions to order low inventory items.
- Perform required package testing activities for release of radiopharmaceuticals for delivery.
- Assist in packaging, documenting, and shipping finished goods to end users
- Assist in managing the metrology program and scheduling/execution of preventive maintenance activities on critical production/analytical equipment housed in the facility