Facility Operations Technician, Radiopharmacy Materials & Waste

POSITION TITLE: Facility Operations Technician, Radiopharmacy Materials & Waste

REPORTING LOCATION: Rockville, MD

REPORTS TO (TITLE): Manager, Facility Operations

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: Support Facility Operations by receiving, verifying, and distributing incoming supplies, materials, and low-level non-hazardous radioactive isotopes used in radiopharmaceutical development. Collect, stage, and dispose of related facility waste streams safely and in compliance with radiation safety and regulatory requirements.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRODUCTIVITY EXPECTATIONS:

• Receive, unpack, and inspect incoming shipments of laboratory supplies, materials, and non- hazardous radioactive isotopes used in radiopharmaceutical development, verifying contents against packing slips, purchase orders, and shipping documentation.
• Perform radiation surveys and wipe tests on incoming and outgoing radioactive material packages using survey meters and dosimetry equipment, in accordance with radiation safety procedures.
• Log and maintain accurate receiving records, chain-of-custody documentation, and radioactive material inventory in the applicable tracking system upon receipt.
• Maintain ongoing inventory of non- hazardous radioactive isotopes and materials remaining after studies, tracking decay status and activity levels until items are cleared for disposal, decay-in-storage, or further use.
• Transport and stage received supplies and isotopes to designated storage areas, hot labs, or point-of-use locations, following established handling and security protocols.
• Collect, segregate, and stage non-hazardous radioactive, chemical, and biological waste for decay-in-storage, pickup, or disposal, and maintain accurate waste logs and labeling to support regulatory and client audits.
• Monitor supply and consumable inventory levels; flag shortages or reorder needs to Facility Operations leadership.
• Support general materials handling, housekeeping, and facility upkeep tasks as assigned.
• Assist with basic equipment checks, calibration support, and preventive maintenance tasks under supervision.
• Complete and maintain required radiation safety, hazardous waste, and other compliance training.