Position overview
Discovery and development of novel radiopharmaceuticals, optimization and initial setting-up the synthesis procedures and quality control measures for new radiopharmaceuticals, providing troubleshooting and help with routine production and quality control testing of clinical and pre-clinical radiopharmaceuticals.
Responsibilities
Primarily responsible to assist with the design and discovery of novel radiopharmaceuticals
Optimization of synthesis and quality control parameters for new radiopharmaceuticals
Troubleshooting with production and quality control testing of radiopharmaceuticals
Assist in other research and development activities of Molecular Imaging Center
Qualifications
Ph.D. in chemistry or related field. Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in radiopharmaceutical research and development laboratory environment.
Must be reliable and responsible, able to work independently, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in executing all tasks and duties. In addition, recruit must possess good interpersonal, communication, computer utilization, and organizational skills. Recruit must have hands-on experience with chemistry/laboratory equipment, techniques and processes including familiarity with gas chromatography and thin layer chromatography. Experience with CGMP, radiation safety principles, or aseptic technique a plus.
Compensation and benefits
Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in radiopharmaceutical research and development laboratory environment.