Experienced chemist for direction of radiochemistry production and research operations. 

Responsibilities include:

• Management of radiopharmaceutical production under Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP). This will involve identifying steps to achieve production goals and coordination of associated efforts.


• Development, troubleshooting, and maintenance of remote radiochemical process apparatus


• Laboratory work, including reagent preparation, quality control testing, experimental research, and development of test methods


• Radiochemical processing (using remote semi-automated process apparatus)


• Maintenance and improvement of production facilities


• Overall lab and chemistry records management, with two supporting personnel (lab chemist, administrator)


• Lab techniques: UV/VIS spectroscopy, gamma spectroscopy, aseptic technique (sterility and endotoxin testing), Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC), autoclave

Qualifications:

• B.A. /B.S. in Chemistry, Radiochemistry, or Chemical Engineering. Advanced degree preferred.


• 3-5 years (minimum) industrial production experience


• Experience with GLP/GMP compliance strongly preferred


• Experience in safe handling of radioisotopes desired, but not essential


• Strong ‘hands-on’ and mechanical orientation with good laboratory technique


• Ability to thrive in a demanding and regularly time-critical environment


• Can quickly learn and apply new skills and techniques


• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills


• Good PC computer and software (MS Word, Excel) skills


• Strong work ethic

In addition, the individual should be flexible and seek to work in a small (10-15 people), diverse team environment.  Supporting staff includes a small team of instrumentation physicists, engineers, and technicians, capable of providing a high level of support in instrumentation, electronics, automation, and software.