Radiopharmacy Specialist II - Quality Assurance Associate
Your Opportunity:
Exciting Quality Assurance (QA) opportunities at the Calgary Radiopharmaceutical Center (CRC) within Radiopharmaceutical Services of Alberta (RSA)! The CRC QA Associate position is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the RSA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Quality management system (QMS). This position is part of a high-functioning QA team and supports the compliance and improvement of the QMS, ensuring our cold kits and radiopharmaceutical products are safe and of the highest quality. This position is a resource for staff and clients in identifying innovative solutions and providing direction for solving issues related to our GMP products, processes, and activities within the QMS. Note: Please disregard the job descriptions and the CAMRT/CCRS certification requirements. There are 2 positions available.
Description:
As a Radiopharmacy Specialist II, you will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of an assigned area and/or quality control functions for the department. You will work to coordinate and prioritize daily assignments of staff, resolve complex issues, monitor the production of radiopharmaceuticals for regulatory compliance and ensure that operations are compliant with Radiation Safety and Production standards.
- Classification: Radiopharmacy Specialist II
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Diagnostic Imaging, Radiopharmaceutical Services of Alberta
- Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 06-OCT-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 1
- Shifts per cycle: 5
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $37.35
- Maximum Salary: $49.73
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry or a related field or equivalent level of education and experience. Certification with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) or certification with the Canadian College of Radiopharmaceutical Scientists (CCRS) where applicable.
Additional Required Qualifications:Note: No certification with CAMRT or CCRS is required for this position. B.Sc. Degree with a specialization in microbiology/chemistry preferred or an education and experience equivalency. Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance (QA) or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:Training and experience in leadership, conflict resolution, change management and effective communication. Process improvement courses and/or certification. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), US Pharmacopeia (USP) regulations and good documentation practices. Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize workload, and balance competing demands. Demonstrates professionalism, tact, and courtesy when interacting with customers, colleagues, and external agencies.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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