• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $70,000.00 $90,000.00

Position Summary

The PET Assistant Radiochemist is responsible for the daily production and quality control of routine PET drugs. The PET Assistant RC will assist with 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 Assistant Radiochemist will help 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

• Quality control:

  • Ensure daily quality control of routine PET drug products
  • Involve with the setup and use of analytical chemistry equipment
  • Work on assessing suitability of incoming materials
  • Input for determining acceptability of productions for release
  • Conduct the retrospective testing on productions post-release
  • Assist the quality control method validation and post repair instrument verification.

  Quality assurance:

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus three (3) years of relevant experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of relevant 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.

Other Requirements

• Requires a competent and organized individual that is self-motivated, reliable, conscientious, and able to solve analytical problems, as well as plan independently.
• Must be highly collaborative and able to work with all levels of staff.
• Position requires establishing and maintaining relationships within and across departments. 
• The ideal candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain required confidentiality

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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