About The Role
We have a new opportunity for a Production Radiochemist to join our Radiopharmacy team to cover maternity leave.
This is a full-time position working 40 hours a week. Our site is operational 24/6 with hours from 00:00 to 20:00, so shift work is required.
You should be a scientific graduate with a background in science, 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.
* Experience in Radiochemistry or related disciplines is ideal.
* Knowledge of GMP, validation, and relevant regulations.
* Validation experience (including laboratory equipment and process validation) is advantageous.
* Previous experience operating in a GMP grade C cleanroom, operation of a GMP grade A isolator, and/or distribution of radiopharmaceuticals is advantageous.
Please note this is a fixed-term role of 18 months to cover maternity leave.
We will be interviewing throughout the duration of this advert. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application is advised as we may close the advert prior to the advertised date.
Duties And Responsibilities
Production:
Daily, routine production of PET radiopharmaceuticals, including 18F-FDG, for Alliance Medical Radiopharmacy in strict adherence to GMP and relevant EU pharmacopoeia standards.
Operate routine protocols for customer orders and distribution of 18FDG and other PET tracers to scanning sites.
Maintenance:
Arrange first-line scheduled and emergency maintenance for production equipment and associated plant in collaboration with Alliance Medical Radiopharmacy engineers.
Ensure efficient performance of, and undertake first-line maintenance and troubleshooting of the FDG Synthesisers, Dispensing Equipment, and Hot Cells, including dose calibration, monitoring, and sterility checks within the context of strict application of environmental and ‘clean room’ protocols.
Faults:
Maintain records of faults on any dysfunction – operational, equipment, or environment integrity. Interpret and rectify operational faults where possible and liaise with engineers and suppliers as necessary.
Quality Systems:
Operate to approved quality standards by recording production quality-related actions (e.g., deviations and change controls) in a timely manner, complying with AMR policies and regulatory requirements.
Principal Operator/Timetable:
On a rota basis, act as production radiochemist for radio-synthesis of PET tracers in accordance with a pre-determined daily timetable. The role will include some night work on a rotational shift rota.
Chemical Preparation:
Monitor and maintain lab stocks of chemicals, consumables, and spare parts as well as the safe disposal of waste chemicals and materials.
Standard Operating Procedures:
Prepare and review SOPs in accordance with the relevant guidelines for approval by the QP and adoption by the unit.
Training Others:
Provide training and support for others selected as rota/backup in the production of Radiopharmaceuticals.
Safety and Control:
Assume responsibility for the safe and efficient handling of all radioactive substances (solid, gas, liquid) received from the Centre’s cyclotron, including their synthesis, transmission, dispensing, storage, containerization, packing, dispatch, transport, decay control, and release. Record such events in accordance with SOPs.
Responsible for following agreed safety procedures to ensure safety for yourself and others.
Regulatory:
Strictly adhere to GMP, GLP, and safety protocols laid down by the MHRA, EA, and HSE in accordance with issued licenses. Corresponding adherence to local rules developed by Alliance Medical Radiopharmacy in conformity to such licensing requirements.
About Alliance Medical
Alliance Medical is Europe’s leading independent provider of imaging services.
We combine service excellence and innovative imaging technologies to improve patient care and support NHS and independent organizations with their ongoing imaging requirements. Our approach has delivered consistent company growth for more than 30 years.
We live by our company values to ensure the highest level of patient care:
Collaboration: We work together and in partnership for all our patients. We respect expertise and combine it to achieve more.
Excellence: We never compromise. We strive to deliver the very best in everything we do to ensure the highest quality of care. We treat our patients and each other with compassion, dignity, and respect.
Learning: Knowledge and understanding come from learning. At Alliance Medical, we are committed to ensuring that each and every one of us keeps on learning and continuously looks for improved ways of working.
Efficiency: Efficiency in healthcare means more patients get better care. We constantly seek new ways to use the scarce resources of healthcare more intelligently so that more people can live longer, fuller lives.
Openness: We act with transparency and honesty in everything we do, where staff are encouraged to speak up to ensure a safe and secure environment for our patients.
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