Details
Open Date 06/14/2023
Requisition Number PRN35354B
Job Title Nuclear Pharmacist
Working Title Nuclear Pharmacist
Job Grade H
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Full-time position involving a schedule based on nuclear pharmacy and manufacturing operational demands. The current standard operating hours of the nuclear pharmacy are from 2:00 am – 12:00 pm. There may also be some on-call requirements as necessary. The typical work week is Monday through Friday. In very rare instances a weekend shift may be required.
VP Area President
Department 01188 - HCI Molec Img Prog Operations
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 75900 to 148100
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
Nuclear Pharmacist position within our growing academic and commercial radiopharmaceutical facility containing two cyclotron facilities, preclinical labs, and a clinical theranostic research program. Performs manufacturing, quality control, quality assurance, and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals with a team of nuclear pharmacists, radiochemists, technicians, and engineers. The position will take on responsibilities in quality oversite and product release requiring the individual to have the necessary experience or willingness to be trained in quality assurance according to 21 CFR 212, USP 825, and other regulatory requirements. Must be motivated, team-oriented, and committed to expanding their knowledge and experience in a clinically oriented academic and commercial program. Incumbents will experience moderate exposure to hazardous materials or physical risk, which requires adhering to radiation and other safety practices.
Huntsman Cancer Institute ( HCI ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring individuals whose merit and experience promote a diverse, inclusive, anti-racist workforce and culture.
Each employee has a unique background and life experience. We believe that maximizing diversity fuels the success of our organization. In your cover letter or during your interview, we invite you to share how your background, beliefs, and experience will prepare you to be effective in working in an environment that values diversity and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Learn more about HCI’s commitments at huntsmancancer.org/edi and/or contact HCI’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Essential Functions
As a Nuclear pharmacist, your duties may be highly varied from time to time and may include but not be limited to:
Problem-Solving
The incumbent must be able to evaluate radiopharmaceutical orders to ensure the proper use in the proper activity and calibration time. The incumbent must be able to ascertain when the laboratory director should be consulted about misadministered doses. The incumbent must be able to ascertain when radiation levels are outside of normal operational standards and consult the laboratory director.
Minimum Qualifications
Eligible to be licensed as a Nuclear Pharmacist in the State of Utah. Able to be a become an “Authorized Nuclear Pharmacist” by the University of Utah Radiation Safety Committee. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.
An “Authorized Nuclear Pharmacist” is an individual who through appropriate training and experience is qualified and authorized to work independently with radiation sources and to supervise such use by others.
Minimum of one year experience as a licensed Nuclear Pharmacist preferred. Board Certified Nuclear Pharmacist ( BCNP ) is also preferred.
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
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Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
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