RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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).

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Seeing, hearing, speaking, standing, walking, finger dexterity, frequent gripping of an object.

• Frequent: pushing/pulling weight up to 5 pounds of force, reaching below shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motions.

• Occasional: sitting, stooping/bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting body, lifting and carrying weight of 20 pounds up to 30 pounds, reaching above and at shoulder level.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• 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.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet