Company Description
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground-breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
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Job Description
Union: Non-union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Research and Innovation Cores
Reports to: Medical Scientific Liaison, UHNRC
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexibility required to accommodate operations in facility; must be available to work outside of regular hours for emergency repairs and/or during periods of abnormal workload, which includes holidays and weekends)
Salary Range: $80,399 - $100,484 per annum
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: November 20, 2026
Position Summary
The UHN Radiotheranostics Core (UHNRC) facility is an integral part of UHN's dedication to bringing cutting-edge radiopharmaceutical therapies to patients. The successful candidate will have a keen interest in applying technical and engineering expertise to support the GMP manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals for clinical trials.
UHNRC is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Technologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong troubleshooting, analytical, and technical skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues across integrated mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, instrumentation, utility, and process systems. The successful individual will thrive in a multidisciplinary environment where equipment reliability, operational performance, and regulatory compliance are essential to radiopharmaceutical production.
The Engineering Technologist will support the maintenance, optimization, troubleshooting, calibration, qualification, and repair of hot cells, isolators, cyclotron, synthesis units, transfer systems, and associated facility and utility infrastructure. The candidate will play a leading role in coordinating calibration and preventive maintenance schedules for all equipment in the facility, ensuring activities are proactively planned and maintain GMP compliance. The role will work closely with quality, production, facilities, and external vendors to schedule activities.
Duties
The primary purpose of the Engineering Technologist is to perform technical operations that support the maintenance, reliability, and lifecycle management of equipment and facility systems used in the GMP manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals. Responsibilities include coordinating and overseeing calibration and preventive maintenance programs across the facility, including but not limited to: Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and optimize cyclotron systems, hot cells, isolators, synthesis units, transfer systems, manipulator arms, and associated manufacturing equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, instrumentation, and process-system issues using structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis techniques to maintain equipment reliability and resolve operational issues.
- Oversee and coordinate the facility-wide preventive maintenance and calibration program, ensuring all manufacturing equipment, utilities, facility systems, and critical infrastructure are appropriately scheduled, tracked, executed, and documented in accordance with GMP requirements.
- Support computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) activities related to calibration scheduling, work orders, asset management, and maintenance history review.
- Perform preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
- Ensure the reliable operation and maintenance of facility and utility systems, including HVAC, compressed gases, electrical distribution, emergency power, radiation safety systems, and other critical infrastructure supporting GMP manufacturing clean rooms.
- Execute equipment maintenance, calibration, and verification activities in accordance with GMP requirements and approved procedures.
- Initiate, within a Quality Management System, change controls, deviations, investigations, CAPAs, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment and facility systems.
- Complete maintenance, repair, calibration, and equipment records in compliance with GMP documentation practices.
- Lead equipment lifecycle activities including installation, commissioning, qualification, validation, and implementation of new manufacturing equipment and systems.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation including maintenance procedures, calibration records, qualification protocols, equipment specifications, and preventive maintenance schedules.
- Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, process-flow, instrumentation, and P&ID drawings to support maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and OEM service providers as required for equipment maintenance, calibration, upgrades, repairs, and qualification activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Production, Quality Assurance, and Facilities, to identify and implement improvements that enhance equipment performance, reliability, safety, and compliance.
- Participate in ongoing technical and GMP training to maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations, industry best practices, and emerging technologies.
- Provide on-call support for the facility after hours, on weekends, and holidays, and work overtime in the event of critical equipment or facility system failures.
- Support audits and inspections by providing subject matter expertise and documentation related to calibration, metrology, and equipment qualification programs.
Develop and trend key performance indicators for preventive maintenance and calibration compliance to support continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.
Qualifications
- College or University Diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline; a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is an asset.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in engineering technology, industrial maintenance, pharmaceutical manufacturing, radiopharmaceutical manufacturing, or related technical fields.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience maintaining cyclotrons preferred.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience maintaining radiochemistry synthesis modules preferred.
- Experience supporting GMP-regulated manufacturing facilities and equipment preferred.
- Experience with equipment qualification, validation, calibration, is an asset.
- Pharmaceutical experience is desirable supporting facility utilities and infrastructure systems, including HVAC, compressed gases, electrical systems, emergency power systems, and manufacturing GMP clean rooms.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
- Membership in the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) or equivalent is an asset.
- Certification as a Biomedical Engineering Technologist (CBET) is an asset.
- Strong communication, technical writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and GMP compliance.
- Good finger dexterity and close vision.
- Ability to lift 12 kg.
Additional Information
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Department: Research Compensation: CAD 80399 - CAD 100484 - yearly
