Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Division │ Department: PharmaLogic

Position Title: PET Radiochemist

Reports To: PET Facility Manager

Role Summary:

The PET Radiochemist will play an essential role in the development, implementation, and validation for new radiopharmaceuticals, radiochemicals and isotope production. The position will have hands-on experience with radiochemistry synthesis, purification, and formulation for invivo imaging and biodistribution studies; executing studies in parallel; and working alongside other laboratory scientists.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for production of PET radiotracer:
• Synthesis of generic and novel PET radiopharmaceuticals.
• Purification of small and large molecules.
• Support analytical methods for HPLC, GC and TLC.
• Release criteria for imaging studies.
• Dose formulation.
• Operate and maintain automated radiochemistry synthesis units.
• Maintain experience with broad range isotopes and labeling methods including:
• Radioiodination.
• F-18 small molecule and click chemistries.
• Radiometal chelation.
• Work with appropriate personnel to install, qualify and maintain equipment on- site.
• Operate and calibrate laboratory instruments and equipment to produce accurate results.
• Assist with improvement of current cGMP and non-GMP processes.
• Follow all SOP guidelines for QC release testing of radiopharmaceutical product, raw material, finished and semi-finished product, environment and facilities.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment, performing radiation safety duties in compliance with safety and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Maintain accurate production and test/validation results.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements │ Skills │ Education:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine,

Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Engineering or related field.

• Master’s or PhD degree in Chemistry, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Engineering or relate field preferred.
• Familiarity with a GMP manufacturing environment and working with FDA and FDA cGMP regulations required. Knowledge of molecular imaging techniques and pharmaceutical study design and execution desired.
• Experience with laboratory procedures and radiochemistry techniques (separation techniques – SPE) and analytical method, equipment (ICP-MS, ICP- OES, GC, TLC, and radiometric measures) highly favored.
• Experience with HPLC, radiochemistry synthesis, US FDA cGMP, Radiation Safety Principles, Isotopes production and analytical equipment troubleshooting and maintenance a plus.
• Superior teamwork, multi-tasking and time/project management skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem solving, presentation and computer/pc skills (including proficiency in Microsoft Suit and related software).
• Ability to work varying shifts and travel up to 50%.

Physical and Intellectual Requirements:

Required are a mechanical aptitude; manual dexterity for manipulating small items; ability to lift between 16 to 50 lbs. and to handle frequent crawling, stooping, crouching and kneeling; ability to analyze situations, set priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced and dynamic environment; effective organizational skills; a commitment to continuous learning;

an ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Work Location: One location

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