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We have a new opportunity for a Production Radiochemist to join our Radiopharmacy team. This is a full time position working 40 hours a week. Our site's operational hours Site open 24/6 with operational hours 00:00 to 20:00 so shift work is required. You should be a Scientific graduate with a scientific background, ideally with experience of (radio) pharmaceutical manufacture in a GMP environment.
Job Responsibility
Daily, routine production of PET radiopharmaceuticals, including 18F-FDG
operate routine protocols for customer orders and distribution of 18FDG and other PET tracers
arrange first-line scheduled and emergency maintenance for production equipment
ensure efficient performance of and undertake first-line maintenance and troubleshooting of FDG Synthesisers, Dispensing Equipment, Hot Cells
maintain records of faults
record production quality related actions
act as production radiochemist for radio-synthesis of PET tracers on a rota basis
monitoring and maintaining lab stocks
prepare and review SOPs
provide training and support for others
assume responsibility for safe and efficient handling of all radioactive substances
follow agreed safety procedures
strictly adhere to GMP, GLP and safety protocols
Requirements
Scientific graduate with a scientific background
experience of (radio) pharmaceutical manufacture in a GMP environment
excellent verbal and written communication skills
analytical skills
logical approach to problem solving
good attention to detail
organizational skills
ability to work under pressure
degree level in a related scientific discipline or relevant experience
ideally experience in Radiochemistry or related disciplines
ideally knowledge of GMP, validation and relevant regulations
validation experience (including laboratory equipment and process validation) would be advantageous
previous experience of operating in a GMP grade C cleanroom, operation of a GMP grade A isolator and/or distribution of radiopharmaceuticals would be advantageous.
Nice to have
experience in Radiochemistry or related disciplines
knowledge of GMP, validation and relevant regulations
validation experience
previous experience of operating in a GMP grade C cleanroom