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Life Molecular Imaging GmbH (LMI) is a German-based Research & Development (R&D) organization focused on developing PET imaging and radiotheranostics solutions for diseases with high unmet medical needs. Our vision is to build our position as an innovator and leading player in the Nuclear Medicine field. We aim to create value for patients & physicians by improving early detection and characterization of chronic and life-threatening diseases leading to better therapeutic outcomes and improved quality of life.

To expand our research activities and to coordinate the development and network expansion activities of our radiopharmaceuticals we offer the following full-time position located in our headquarters in Berlin, Germany:

Radiometal Chemist*

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Play a major role in developing new radiopharmaceuticals to help patients
• Develop new radiosynthesis with a variety of different radioisotopes, including the purification and formulation of the radiopharmaceuticals
• Support development and optimization of manufacturing and analytical methods of radiopharmaceuticals
• Support with the synthesis, purification and analysis of non-radioactive compounds to support radioactive work and in vitro assays
• Learn/expand on the basics and develop skills to become a radiopharmaceutical drughunter
• Learn about biological assays (in vitro and in vivo) and aspects of Medicinal Chemistry for radiopharmaceuticals ,e.g. Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) studies, Pharmacokinetics (PK), etc.
• Operate, maintain and repair fully automated syntheses machines, specialized laboratory equipment (freeze-dryer, chromatography, etc.) and/or analytical equipment
• Help to maintain various labs in an operating state, including materials ordering and maintenance
• Active participation in discussions on the optimization of compounds, radiosyntheses and processes to efficiently improve our efforts in research
• Timely completion and documentation of trainings

Skills:

• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment
• Good organization and communication skills
• Attention to detail and quality orientation
• A dynamic person with a high degree of endurance, flexibility, and mobility (5-10% traveling)
• Open-minded, motivated, willingness to learn and develop
• Intercultural empathy
• Working with open radioactive material
• Willingness to work in various aspects of chemistry, radiochemistry and radiopharmaceuticals
• Advanced computer skills, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint, willingness to explore new scientific-based software

Experience:

• University degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy or related discipline, OR relevant experience acquired in an industrial or academic setting
• Experience with radiometal chemistry would be beneficial
• Experience and knowledgeable in synthetic organic chemistry including purification and analytical methods would be advantageous
• Experience with automated manufacturing of radiopharmaceuticals and / or quality control of radiopharmaceuticals would be advantageous

If you want to become part of an entrepreneurial team, if you are prepared to assume a wide range of responsibilities, and if your background and personal experience fit this profile, we invite you to apply. Don't forget to include a cover letter detailing your interest in this position and your past relevant work experience and a CV.

Please submit your application on our website: https://life-mi.com/careers/

Dr. Keith Graham

Life Molecular Imaging GmbH
Tegeler Str. 6-7
13353 Berlin

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

*The person counts, not the gender! Life Molecular Imaging is committed to diversity, rejects discrimination, and does not think in categories such as gender, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, or sexual identity. Life Molecular Imaging GmbH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe what we do and our culture of "More Than a Job. It's Making Life Better" extends to creating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive work environment.