Pharmaceutical Chemist

Network Scientific Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturer of radiopharmaceuticals is seeking a dedicated Pharmaceutical Chemist Production Operator near Preston. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, synthesizing and dispensing critical medical products. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in a scientific discipline and be prepared to work 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends. With comprehensive training and development opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their scientific careers while making a meaningful impact in patient care.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Competitive starting salary

Defined training milestones

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Prior experience in a similar shift pattern is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Synthesis, dispensing, and distribution of radiopharmaceutical products.
• Involvement in packaging and shipment of products to patients.

Skills

Synthesis of radiopharmaceutical products

cGMP standards

Dispensing of radiopharmaceutical products

Working in unsociable shift patterns

Education

Degree in Scientific Discipline

Job description

Are you looking for a varied role in Pharmaceutical Production? Do you have a degree in Scientific Discipline?

A manufacturer of specialist radiopharmaceuticals is currently seeking a Pharmaceutical Chemist Production Operator to join the team at their site near Preston. The role will involve the synthesis, dispensing, and distribution of radiopharmaceutical products. This is an ideal opportunity if you are a graduate (MSc/BSc, or equivalent) of a relevant scientific discipline.

Role Overview

• Permanent, Full-Time.
• Due to the short shelf life of the products being manufactured, you will be required to work unsociable shift patterns, including nights and weekends (12-hour shifts). You will receive break periods, meaning over a period of 28 days, 11 days are worked.
• Synthesis of radiopharmaceutical products (cyclotron operation).
• Dispensing of radiopharmaceutical products into vials.
• Involvement in the packaging and shipment of products to patients.

Requirements

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Prior experience working a similar shift pattern, including nights, is highly beneficial.
• Experience of working to, or a good understanding of, cGMP standards is highly beneficial.

In Return

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to gain experience and full training in Radiopharmaceutical manufacturing to further your scientific career. You will receive a competitive starting salary in the region of £32,450 per annum. You will also benefit from excellent training and development opportunities, with clearly defined training milestones.

For more information about this Pharmaceutical Chemist opportunity, please contact Louis Williams. If this position doesn't sound quite right for you, please take a look at the other scientific job opportunities we have available, here.