Full-Time

Pharmaceutical Lab Technician

Updated on 9/4/2026

Varian

Varian

5,001-10,000 employees

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Compensation Overview

$40k - $55k/yr

+ 5% bonus + 100% 401(k) match + Commission eligibility

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Birmingham, AL, USA

In Person

Primarily overnight work, 11 PM to 7 AM Sunday through Thursday; flexibility to rotate to alternative shifts is required.

Associate's

Category
Biology & Biotech (1)
Required Skills
GMP

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; specialized skill training or certification may also be required.
  • Applicants must be comfortable working in a fast-paced laboratory environment and able to lift up to 100 pounds.
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed is required.
  • Basic computer skills, including spreadsheets, word processing, and email, are required.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • An associate’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, medical technology, or a related life science field is preferred.
  • Understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices is preferred.
  • Previous laboratory or related work experience is preferred.
  • Previous experience with analytical laboratory equipment and laboratory software systems is preferred.
  • Familiarity with radiation safety or ALARA principles is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices is required to maintain data integrity and audit readiness.
  • The ability to apply standard operating procedures in a production environment is required.
  • The ability to maintain a sterile environment is required.
  • The ability to understand, prioritize, and implement laboratory safety protocols is required.
  • The candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with United States export control law.
Responsibilities
  • Operate chemistry instruments, including high-performance liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, thin-layer chromatography, and chemistry modules, as well as cyclotron systems, for routine manufacturing and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals.
  • Author and maintain documentation for manufacturing, quality control, preventive maintenance, customer support, laboratory investigations, deviations, and out-of-specification events.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting of critical equipment.
  • Prepare products for shipment, coordinate courier logistics, and provide customer support.
  • Maintain aseptic cleanroom environments to create sterile consumables and prevent contamination during production of injectable materials.
  • Conduct environmental monitoring on a regular and defined basis.
  • Maintain compliance with safety, sterile-environment, and regulatory standards.
  • Support product manufacturability and ramp-up and perform technical measures for projects in cooperation with industrial engineers.
  • Perform synthesis, quality control, packaging, logistics, and regulatory compliance activities for radiopharmaceuticals.
  • Communicate with couriers and customers to ensure accurate and timely delivery of biomarkers.
  • Assist with facility housekeeping, laboratory inventory management, and creation of quality control documentation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to treat confidential information with sensitivity.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment.
  • Ability to plan and organize job responsibilities and priorities.

Varian, part of Siemens Healthineers, focuses on oncology by providing integrated radiation oncology solutions that combine software, hardware, patient data, and care teams. Its offerings include treatment-planning software, radiation therapy machines, and data-management systems that work together to enable precise cancer treatments. The company differentiates itself through an integrated platform approach and services like Oncology-as-a-Service (OaaS), which lets healthcare providers adopt advanced radiation oncology with ongoing service support rather than large upfront investments. Varian serves healthcare providers such as hospitals and cancer centers, helping them deliver coordinated care and improve patient outcomes. Its goal is to reduce the fear of cancer by using data and technology to support clinicians in delivering effective treatments.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

1948

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What believers are saying

  • ARPA-H awarded Varian up to $60 million in April 2026 for FLASH-RT.
  • FDA cleared TrueBeam for osteoarthritis in March 2026, opening a non-cancer market.
  • Telix collaboration and 2026 AI approvals expand Varian's clinical and software pipeline.

What critics are saying

  • RaySearch enabled online adaptive TrueBeam workflows in Belgium in May 2026, eroding software differentiation.
  • Elekta still attacks Varian's lead in adaptive radiotherapy and premium MR-guided care.
  • If FLASH and non-oncology bets fail by 2028, Varian becomes a commoditized linear-accelerator vendor.

What makes Varian unique

  • Siemens Healthineers gives Varian imaging, radiotherapy, and capital-sales integration globally.
  • Varian's 2026 CE-marked Eclipse AI contouring deepens workflow lock-in across planning.
  • TrueBeam, Halcyon, and Ethos create an installed-base moat hospitals rarely replace.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
MEDQOR
Apr 30th, 2026
Siemens Healthineers secures $83M to develop photon Flash radiotherapy for cancer treatment

Siemens Healthineers has received up to $60 million from the US Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health to develop photon Flash radiotherapy, with the company contributing an additional $23 million, totalling $83 million over five years. Flash photon therapy delivers radiotherapy more than 100 times faster than current technologies, aiming to reduce side effects and improve healthy tissue sparing. Unlike proton and electron beam platforms, which face scalability challenges, photon beams are the standard of care for over 50% of cancer patients. The project will build on existing C-arm linear accelerators to enable broader clinical access. Siemens Healthineers aims to transition ultra-high dose rate radiotherapy from experimental treatment into global standard of care within the five-year timeframe.

Business Wire
Mar 19th, 2026
Varian TrueBeam gets FDA clearance for low-dose radiotherapy to treat osteoarthritis

Siemens Healthineers has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Varian TrueBeam radiotherapy systems to treat medically refractory osteoarthritis in adults using low-dose radiation therapy. This marks the first expansion of Varian's radiotherapy platform beyond cancer care into chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Osteoarthritis affects over 33 million adults in the US and approximately 600 million globally. The clearance covers TrueBeam, TrueBeam STx, VitalBeam and Edge systems, offering patients with persistent pain a non-invasive outpatient treatment option that targets inflammation, reduces pain and improves joint function. The approval builds on Varian's previous regulatory clearances for non-oncological indications, including radiosurgery treatment for medically refractory essential tremor. The TrueBeam platform combines high-resolution imaging with precise dose control whilst maintaining streamlined clinical workflows.

AuntMinnieEurope.com
Dec 10th, 2025
Telix and Varian enter research collaboration

Telix and Varian enter research collaboration. Telix Pharmaceuticals and Siemens Healthineers' company Varian have agreed to develop novel clinical applications that combine Telix's theranostics products and Varian's external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) technology. The first area of focus will be in identifying opportunities to use Telix's prostate cancer PET imaging agents in selecting patients for EBRT, developing personalized treatment plans (particularly in the context of Varian's Ethos adaptive radiotherapy system), and monitoring responses to treatment, Telix said. The agreement supports both company-sponsored and investigator-led clinical studies. Varian is a key player in EBRT and working with the company will allow Telix to explore how theranostics can be used more effectively by radiation oncologists to enhance patient selection and deliver targeted treatment, Telix noted. I agree to receive marketing related digital communications about products, services, events and offers that may be relevant to my given user preferences and behavior. I agree to share my information with the sponsor. I have read and agree to the privacy policy & terms of service and wish to opt-in.

AuntMinnie.com
Mar 28th, 2025
Varian, Embolx sign image-guided microcatheter agreement

Siemens Healthineers company Varian has entered into a sales and marketing agreement with Embolx for its Sniper Balloon Occlusion Microcatheter.

PR Newswire
Jul 29th, 2024
Varian Announces Future-Focused, Integrated Microwave Ablation Ecosystem With Intelliblate

PALO ALTO, Calif., July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, announces receipt of 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its IntelliBlate microwave ablation system, intended for ablation of soft tissue. Designed to provide clinicians with greater predictability, precision, and control during their procedures, IntelliBlate serves as the cornerstone of a future-focused, integrated ecosystem for microwave ablation.IntelliBlate produces large, controlled spherical ablation zones for predictable treatment delivery. With the option to utilize a single or dual probes – each with linked or independent controls – IntelliBlate delivers the versatility to meet the unique clinical needs of each patient. Precision and control are amplified by the Ximitry probe, which enables innovative features such as Laser Disk Alignment and intuitive LED indicators.The compact, versatile design and intuitive interface of IntelliBlate delivers a portable and flexible system that reduces barriers for this important treatment method. Modular elements provide the flexibility for clinicians to expand their treatment capabilities to meet changing clinical demands, all while keeping control over operational efficiency throughout the ablation procedure."IntelliBlate combines the features our customers say are most important for an efficient, integrated solution to seek improved levels of performance in microwave ablation," says Dr