An exciting new position has opened for a Production Radiochemist to become part of our Radiopharmacy team, contributing to our night operations.
This is a full-time position working 40 hours a week. Our site's operational hours are 24/6 with operational hours from 00:00 to 20:00, so shift work is required.
You should be a scientific graduate with a scientific background, ideally with experience in (radio) pharmaceutical manufacture in a GMP environment.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, a logical approach to problem-solving, and good attention to detail.
* Great organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure.
* Education to a degree level in a related scientific discipline or relevant experience.
* Ideally, experience in Radiochemistry or related disciplines.
* Knowledge of GMP, validation, and relevant regulations.
* Validation experience (including laboratory equipment and process validation) would be advantageous.
* Previous experience operating in a GMP grade C cleanroom, operation of a GMP grade A isolator, and/or distribution of radiopharmaceuticals would be advantageous.
Please be aware that this role requires night shift work. The working hours start at midnight and consist of 12-hour shifts, following a week on/week off shift pattern.
Production responsibilities include:
* Daily, routine production of PET radiopharmaceuticals, including 18F-FDG, for Alliance Medical Radiopharmacy in strict adherence to GMP and relevant EU pharmacopoeia standards.
* Operating routine protocols for customer orders and distribution of 18FDG and other PET tracers to scanning sites.
Maintenance responsibilities include:
* Arranging first-line scheduled and emergency maintenance for production equipment and associated plant, in collaboration with Alliance Medical Radiopharmacy engineers.
* Ensuring efficient performance of, and undertaking first-line maintenance and troubleshooting of the FDG Synthesisers, Dispensing Equipment, and Hot Cells, including dose calibration, monitoring, and sterility checks.
Quality Systems responsibilities include:
* Operating to approved quality standards by recording production quality-related actions (e.g., deviations and change controls) in a timely manner, to comply with AMR policies and regulatory requirements.
Additional responsibilities include:
* Acting as production radiochemist for radio-synthesis of PET tracers on a rota basis.
* Monitoring and maintaining lab stocks of chemicals, consumables, and spare parts, as well as the safe disposal of waste chemicals and materials.
* Preparing and reviewing SOPs in accordance with relevant guidelines for approval by the QP.
* Providing training and support for others selected as rota/backup in the production of Radiopharmaceuticals.
* Assuming responsibility for the safe and efficient handling of all radioactive substances.
* Strictly adhering to GMP, GLP, and safety protocols laid down by the MHRA, EA, and HSE in accordance with issued licenses.
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