Experienced Production Chemist

Siemens Healthineers AG; Matlock; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% employer pension

26 days’ annual leave (+ optional 10)

Bonus and share scheme

Flexible benefits

CSR volunteering days

EAP programme

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers Radiopharma in the UK is seeking an Experienced Production Chemist to support the manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals within a GMP environment and contribute to a high-standards production culture.

Initially based at Northwood (Mount Vernon Hospital) with a future move to our Dunstable site, you will develop SOPs, operate specialized equipment including the cyclotron, ensure safety and compliance, and collaborate across sites to ensure timely supply of high-quality

Qualifications

• Experience in GMP pharmaceutical production.
• HND or higher in physical science or engineering.
• Good communication and problem solving skills.
• Aseptic production experience is an advantage.
• Radiopharmaceutical experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support development of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Manufacture radiopharmaceuticals compliant with MA and cGMP requirements.
• Clean and maintain cleanrooms and equipment.
• Work a shift pattern that includes weekends.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of consumables.
• Ship dangerous goods in accordance with ADR regulations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across sites for process alignment.
• Operate the cyclotron particle accelerator.
• Stay current with legislation and developments related to PET radiopharmaceutical production.
• Assist with site preparation for audits and inspections.

Skills

GMP experience

Communication

Problem solving

Ownership

Aseptic production

Radiopharmaceutical experience

Education

HND or higher in physical science/engineering

Tools

Cyclotron operation

Job description

Job Requirements

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Siemens Healthineers Radiopharma operates at the forefront of radiopharmaceuticals and molecular imaging. We work with world‑leading research organisations to pioneer new biomarkers, supporting physicians and improving outcomes for patients through nuclear medicine.

Join a business at the forefront of the future of nuclear medicine. As part of Siemens Healthineers Radiopharma, you'll contribute to the manufacture and supply of life-changing radiopharmaceuticals that enable the early diagnosis and treatment of serious diseases, including cancer. This role offers the unique opportunity to be part of the exciting development of our new Dunstable facility, which is set to become the UK's first 8X Radiopharmacy, with eight times the production capacity of a standard radiopharmacy. Designed with cutting‑edge technology, multiple clean rooms, high‑energy cyclotrons, and built‑in operational resilience, the site will play a pivotal role in expanding access to PET imaging and supporting the future growth of theranostics across the UK. Joining the team now means having the opportunity to shape a flagship facility and make a tangible impact on patient care nationwide.

We are now recruiting an Experienced Production Chemist to support the manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance in a regulated GMP environment.

The role will be based in Northwood (Mount Vernon Hospital) initially but will move to a new site in Dunstable in the future (expected in 2028).

The Role

As a Production Chemist, you will play a critical role in ensuring that radiopharmaceutical production, radiation compliance, Health & Safety, Good Manufacturing Practice, and licensing commitments are consistently met.

This is a shift‑based role, including Saturday and occasional Sunday work (40 hours/week).

Shifts

• Early shift: 06:00–14:00
• Day shift: 08:00–16:00 or 09:00–17:00
• Night shift: 00:00–08:00

Your Responsibilities

• Supporting the review and development of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Manufacturing radiopharmaceuticals in line with Marketing Authorisations and/or specials licences, ensuring full compliance with the Quality System and cGMP requirements
• Cleaning and maintaining cleanrooms and associated equipment
• Working to a shift pattern that includes weekends, in line with operational demand
• Ensuring adequate stock levels of consumables
• Shipping dangerous goods in accordance with ADR regulations
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure alignment of operational processes and effective backup across sites
• Operating the cyclotron particle accelerator
• Maintaining continuous professional development to stay current with legislation and scientific developments related to PET radiopharmaceutical production
• Assisting with site preparation for audits and inspections

Work Experience

This role is expected to develop into a senior production chemist

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Bring

• Experience working within a GMP pharmaceutical production environment
• An HND or higher qualification in a physical science or engineering discipline, or relevant experience
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills and desire for continuous improvement
• Strong ownership of tasks and responsibilities
• Experience in aseptic production is an advantage
• Radiopharmaceutical experience is an advantage

Benefits

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• 26 days’ annual leave, with the option to buy up to 10 additional days.
• Bonus and share scheme
• Access to our flexible benefits from private medical insurance to financial guidance
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities including 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Support from our 24/7 employee assistance programme