Overview
Quality Assurance Lead – Diagnostic Imaging Jobs in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada at Nova Scotia Health Authority
About the Opportunity
The Quality Assurance Lead (Cyclotron) is responsible for developing and maintaining a Quality Assurance (QA) program for the Position Emission Tomography (PET) Radiopharmaceutical Laboratory and to ensure the laboratory meets or exceeds all Health Canada regulatory requirements necessary to be licensed as a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance facility. This role is responsible for PET directed quality assurance activities and ensures that all applicable quality directed policies and procedures are appropriately implemented and followed.
This position is also responsible for assisting the Nuclear Medicine Radiopharmacy with the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to Untied States Pharmacopeia USP . This position works very closely with the Team Lead PET Chemist and Lead Technologist, Provincial Radiopharmacy.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related science/technology field
Minimum Five years of experience in a GMP and/or UPS environment (pharmaceutical, radiopharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment)
Quality Management and Leadership experience in a GMP-compliant pharmaceutical production facility
Strong working knowledge and formal training in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), USP
Strong working knowledge of Health Canada guidelines (Guide , Guide , Positron Emitting Radiopharmaceuticals (PER)).
Demonstrated knowledge of Health Canada and/or other regulatory agency inspections and internal and/or vendor audits (i.e. Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)).
Proven track record in facilitating regulatory and/or client audits
Extensive knowledge of radiopharmacy and radiochemistry is preferred.
Competency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office and information/document management systems.
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently
Knowledge of USP standards is an asset.
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
Compensation and Benefits
$40.95 – $51.19
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Title: Quality Assurance Lead – Diagnostic Imaging
Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Category: Healthcare, Quality Assurance – QA/QC
