Radiochemist

Queen's Medical Center, Manamana, has a rare opportunity for a Radiochemist to join our team. This position will work full-time, 40 hours per week, from 3:30am - 11:30am.

We are Queen’s

Recognized leader: The Queen’s Medical Center – Honolulu serves as the Pacific Basin’s major referral center for cancer, heart disease, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, emergency medicine and behavioral health, and has the only organ transplantation program in the State of Hawaii.

Level 1 Trauma Center: The Honolulu campus is verified by the American College of Surgeons and designated by the Department of Health as Hawaii’s first and only Level 1 Trauma Center.

Nationally recognized healthcare organization – The Queen's Medical Center - Honolulu campus has been recognized as the top hospital in Hawai'i for the US News & World Report Best Hospitals 2023-2024. Named as the #1 hospital in Hawai’i for the 11th consecutive year. Selected for Newsweek’s America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2024 and ranked #1 in Hawai’i.

Employee Centered – Queen’s offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes a retirement savings plan and a 401(k) program with an employer match. Tuition Reimbursement and Paid Professional Leave support your efforts to take your career to a higher level.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Responsible for manufacturing operations of the cyclotron facility including radionuclide production and synthesis of positron emission tomography (PET) drug products.
• Operates cyclotron and automated synthesis systems.
• Ensures operations comply with regulatory requirements and the policies and procedures of The Queen’s Medical Center (QMC).

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in radiochemistry or related chemistry field; or Master of Science degree in chemistry with two (2) years of experience in organic chemistry, radio-metal chemistry, or other field applicable to chemical synthesis.
• Two (2) years experience as a Radiochemist at a cyclotron (radiopharmaceutical – PET) facility.
• Experience to demonstrate:

o Knowledge and ability with cyclotron production of a radioisotopes.
o Ability to initialize and maximize system performance for both cyclotron and synthesis units.
o Competency in a variety of lab equipment for quality control methodology and in biologic quality control testing of sterile products.
o Knowledge and familiarity with compliance to regulatory authorities including NRC and FDA and compliance with ANDA, cGMP, and ALARA.

• Prior experience in electronic submission of regulatory information preferred.
• Prior experience in chemistry synthesis modules (GE, Trasis) preferred.
• Prior experience in research preferred.

Compensation

Compensation is based on experience relevant to this position.

In addition, The Queen's Health Systems offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan with company match, company retirement contributions, a Paid Time Off program and a Professional Development Reimbursement program.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet

Your Health. Our Legacy

To apply, visit our website at www.queens.org/Careers and search keyword 149675.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $108,606.00 - $138,473.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $108,606 - $138,473