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RLS Radiopharmacies
Olympia, Washington

Nuclear Pharmacist - Micro-Pharmacy

PharmacistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Micro‑Pharmacy

A small, specialized pharmacy that prepares and dispenses radiopharmaceuticals close to the point of care, supporting flexible and scalable operations.

The Nuclear Pharmacist is responsible for following good sterile compounding practices in preparation and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals. Acts as the shift supervisor in line with pharmacy policy & procedures during their respective shift. This position will primarily work a day shift schedule, with start times as early as 7:00 a. m. Employees can expect to work 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday hours as needed.

Key Accountabilities

Exemplifies compliance with all regulations, Company Policies, Corporate Standards and Health and Safety rules related to area of responsibility.

  • Process and review customer orders from initial receipt through final packaging accurately and consistently.
  • Accurately set up and compound radiopharmaceuticals.

Manages the shift per which they are assigned in alignment with the pharmacy policy & procedures. Directs all employee activity during their shift.

  • Supervise and/or perform leukocyte labeling procedures.
  • Handle, package and deliver radiopharmaceuticals and hazardous materials in compliance with Company Policies, Corporate Standards and Health and Safety rules related to area of responsibility.
  • Monitor and maintain appropriate level of drug inventory and other business necessary supplies.

Supervise and/or perform required tests on equipment (e. g., dose calibrator constancy and survey meter checks) and manually record results.

Supervise and/or perform quality control tests on prepared products to ensure all quality requirements have been met.

Provide training and supervision to employees to assure all lab activities are performed in compliance with regulations and initiatives, Company Policies and Health and Safety rules.

Supervise and/or process returned medical waste and maintain returned reusable supplies in compliance with all regulations and Company Policies.

Supervise and maintain cleanliness of lab in accordance with the facility housekeeping schedules, which may include but are not limited to: mopping, sweeping, cleaning and tidy workspaces, and removal of waste from facility.

Supervise the bio-hazardous waste disposal and prepares paperwork for shipment & tracking.

Supervise and/or perform radiation wipes and surveys on shipping containers, pharmacy supplies, incoming packages, workspaces and vehicles.

Actively participate in maintaining a safe work environment by completing required training, providing suggestions for improving the health and safety program and bringing unsafe acts and/or conditions to the attention of management.

Support Pharmacy Operations by accurately entering regulatory, sales, customer or other required information into pharmacy computer system.

Education and Experience

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) and/or a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Board of Pharmacy intern licensure/permit currently and enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D) program, with an expected graduation date within one year.

  • Licensed or eligible to become licensed to practice pharmacy
  • Authorized user of radioactive materials, as required for the role (ANP or BCNP)

Key Capabilities

Inclusive mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected

Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges

  • Commitment to excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do
  • Results-oriented: Driven to achieve goals and objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results

Ethical behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders

Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities, and willing to take on new challenges

Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using clear and concise language

Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, actively sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals

Resilience: Demonstrate the ability to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in the face of challenges

Continuous learning: Show a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills

Key Responsibilities

The Nuclear Pharmacist is responsible for the accurate preparation and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals while supervising lab activities and shift operations. They must ensure compliance with safety regulations, manage inventory, and perform quality control tests on equipment and products.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and be licensed or eligible for licensure. Additionally, they must be an authorized user of radioactive materials (ANP or BCNP) or currently enrolled in a Pharm.D. program with graduation expected within one year.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Shift supervisionInventory managementHazardous materials handlingRadiation safetyRegulatory complianceEquipment calibrationData entryTeam leadership

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 46% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nuclear Pharmacist - Micro-Pharmacy at RLS Radiopharmacies a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,314 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 90% of Pharmacy listings

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  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Olympia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k
Typical market rent
$2,005/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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201-500 employees