PET Chemist

PharmaLogic is the fastest-growing SPECT & PET radiopharmaceutical solutions provider and contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with radiopharmacies across North America. We are passionate about expanding the power of radiopharmaceutical technology to provide transformative diagnostic and therapeutic agents to patients from bench to bedside.

PharmaLogic offers you an exceptional opportunity to join our dynamic team as a PET Chemist!

If you have a passion for nuclear medicine and want to make a significant contribution to patient care while working in a stimulating and dynamic environment, then this opportunity is for you.

Job Title: PET Chemist

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Type: Salary - Hourly

Reports To: Facility Manager

Job Overview:

As a PET Chemist, you will play an essential role in the routine testing, implementation, and validation for radiopharmaceuticals and radiochemicals. The position will have hands-on experience with radiochemistry synthesis, purification, and formulation for in vivo imaging and biodistribution studies; executing studies in parallel; and working alongside other laboratory scientists.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for production of PET radiotracer:
• Synthesis of generic and novel PET radiopharmaceuticals.
• Purification of small and large molecules.
• Support analytical methods for HPLC, GC and TLC.
• Quality Control testing of final product.
• Operate and maintain automated radiochemistry synthesis units.
• Operate and maintain onsite analytical equipment. 
• Operate and calibrate laboratory instruments and equipment to produce accurate results.
• Assist with improvement of current cGMP and non-GMP processes.
• Follow all SOP guidelines for manufacturing and QC release testing of radiopharmaceutical product, raw material, finished and semi-finished product, environment, and facilities.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, performing radiation safety duties in compliance with safety and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Maintain accurate production and test/validation results.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Requirements │ Skills │ Education:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with a GMP manufacturing environment and working with FDA and FDA cGMP regulations required.
• Knowledge of molecular imaging techniques and pharmaceutical study design and execution desired. 
• Experience with laboratory procedures and radiochemistry techniques (separation techniques – SPE) and analytical method, equipment (ICP-MS, ICP-OES, GC, TLC, and radiometric measures) highly favored.
• Experience with HPLC, radiochemistry synthesis, US FDA cGMP, Radiation Safety Principles, Isotopes production and analytical equipment troubleshooting and maintenance a plus.
• Superior teamwork, multi-tasking and time/project management skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem solving, presentation and computer/pc skills (including proficiency in Microsoft Suit and related software). 
• Ability to work varying shifts.
  
  

Physical and Intellectual Requirements:

Manual dexterity for manipulating small items; regularly lift at least 50 pounds throughout each shift and to be able to lift 75 pounds on occasion. Able to handle standing, walking and sitting for 4 hours with limited rest intervals; good eye-hand coordination; fair eyesight (with or without correction lenses); normal hearing in at least one ear (hearing range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz); ability to analyze situations, set priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced and dynamic environment; effective organizational skills; a commitment to continuous learning; an ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

PharmaLogic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Benefits Include:

401(k) retirement benefit program

• Medical
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care