PET Radiochemist

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The PET Radiochemist will manage the daily production and quality control of routine PET drugs. The PET RC assists in the synthesis of PET radiopharmaceuticals for clinical and research studies. The PET Radiochemist will also be responsible for completing and maintaining the appropriate documentation required by federal and state agencies associated with the production and distribution of the PET drug product / radioisotopes. The PET Radiochemist will help in set up and maintain automated chemistry modules and other laboratory equipment and the development of synthesis procedures in the production of PET radiopharmaceuticals / radioisotopes and will provide instruction and training to other radiochemistry staff as needed.

Responsibilities

PET Radiochemist - quality control :

• Oversee the daily quality control of routine PET drug products
• Manage the setup and use of analytical chemistry equipment
• Assessing suitability of incoming materials
• In charge of determining acceptability of productions for release
• Oversee retrospective testing on productions post-release
• Manages quality control method validation and post repair instrument verification.

PET Radiochemist - quality assurance :

• Responsible for qualification and monitoring of all vendors and suppliers.
• Oversee the accuracy and upkeep of documentation used in all aspects of the facility
• In control of ensuring adequate training of all PET Radiochemists
• Responsible for conducting regular internal audits and self-inspections
• Manages deviation / OOS and CAPA investigations
• Reviews and approves change control events and processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires at least a bachelor's degree plus four years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Strongly preferred master's degree in chemistry / radiochemistry or a related field with at least 2 years of experience working in the field.

Other Requirements

• Experience in helping develop synthesis procedures is preferred.
• Candidate should have strong skills in teaching and training, and with group interaction and presentations.
• Experience in handling PET radiopharmaceuticals / radioisotopes working with radioactivity, such as in a PET radiochemistry lab, nuclear medicine environment, or commercial nuclear chemistry laboratory specializing in PET radioisotope production

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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