Radiochemist

• Handle radioactive material for radiochemical synthesis in compliance with standard operating protocols and good ALARA radiation safety practices.
• Operation of laboratory instruments including automated chemistry modules, purification, and analytical instrumentation for radiopharmaceutical production.
• Preparation of radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with FDA regulations and 21CFR Part 212 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice for Positron Emission Tomography Drugs.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment using mechanical, electrical, and basic science skills.
• Develop and perform new processes or protocols for validation, manufacturing, and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Assist the facility director in developing, improving, and maintaining protocols, various applications, and licenses as required for routine radiopharmaceutical production.
• Assist in packaging and shipping of radioactive material in compliance with all state and federal regulations. Assist with the return and cleaning of shipping containers as assigned.
• Assist in preparing regulatory documents for submission to the FDA and other regulatory agencies.
• Maintain training records, instrument operation logs, repair, and maintenance records.
• Conduct periodic safety evaluations and internal laboratory audits
• Other duties as assigned.

• Higher education credentials and prior experience in handling radioactive material is desirable but not essential.
• Higher education credentials and prior experience in handling radioactive material is desirable but not essential.
• Higher education credentials and prior experience in handling radioactive material is desirable but not essential.

Education:

• Required Bachelor's Degree degree in chemistry, Physics, nuclear medicine technology, engineering, pharmacy, or related field.

Experience:

• 0-2 years experience is required.