Facility Operations Technician, Radiopharmacy Materials & Waste at Champions Oncology, Inc. in Rockville MD - Rockville, MD 20850

Job description

• Overview
• Description
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Willingness to learn and consistently follow radiation safety principles and safe handling procedures for radioactive, chemical, and biological materials and waste.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recordkeeping and inventory documentation.
• Ability to follow written procedures and verbal instructions precisely and safely.
• Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to track multiple materials and shipments simultaneously.
• Basic computer skills for inventory, logging, and email systems.
• Team-oriented, reliable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced laboratory and facility environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or an associate degree in a science-related field a plus.
• 0-2 years of experience in shipping/receiving, materials handling, or a laboratory or facility setting preferred.
• Prior experience handling regulated (chemical, biological, or radioactive) materials is a plus but not required; on-the-job radiation safety training will be provided.
• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain radiation worker training/certification required for this role.

Skills

Required

• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Time-management
• Team-oriented
• Reliable
• Ability to follow instructions
• Radiation safety
• Survey meters and dosimetry equipment
• Inventory tracking systems
• Basic computer skills

Benefits

• $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly