Purpose
Provide laboratory assistance in the daily operations of the Cardiac P.E.T. Radiochemistry laboratory by:
- Assisting with the daily production of radiopharmaceuticals using specialized radio-chemistry laboratory equipment.
- Analysing all radiopharmaceuticals and maintain results (documentation) produced by the radio-chemistry laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Daily production of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Carry out the functions in the production of radiopharmaceuticals by preparing solutions, properly identifying, labeling, packaging for transportation.
- Monitor production of radiopharmaceuticals, recognize problems and initiate established corrective protocols.
- Run the cyclotron for producing radiopharmaceutical.
- Work with the radio-chemists in developing technical protocols.
- Quality control procedures, analysis, report all deficiencies, create and maintain current database per isotope and detector for the cyclotron.
- Participate in research projects as directed.
- Assist in the implementation of new techniques and protocols.
Requirements
- BSc Chemistry or equivalent
- 2 years experience in a progressive chemical laboratory
- Working experience with radioactive materials considered an asset
Preferred qualifications
Knowledge of:
- General laboratory equipment (HPLC, thin-layer chromatography, osmometer, gas chromatograph, radioactivity detectors) and their applications along with standard procedures.
- Procedure instrumentation.
- Legislated requirements related to practice and equipment operation relevant to job function.
- Ability to troubleshoot to component level.
To apply
To apply, please send your cover letter and CV to jobpostings@ottawaheart.ca.
Applications from Indigenous persons, members of racialized minorities, persons with disabilities, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities are strongly encouraged.
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The successful candidate will be required, prior to the start of employment, to complete mandatory organizational training available online, and provide the following: an official piece of photo identification and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and proof of two doses of COVID-19 vaccine.