Pharmaceutical Chemist

Network Scientific Ltd.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of radiopharmaceuticals is seeking a Pharmaceutical Chemist Production Operator to join their team near Preston. This permanent role involves the synthesis and dispensing of radiopharmaceutical products, requiring work on 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends. Applicants should have a degree in a relevant scientific field and experience in cGMP standards is advantageous. A competitive salary starting around £32,450 is offered, along with training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Synthesis of radiopharmaceutical products.
• Dispensing of radiopharmaceutical products into vials.
• Involvement in the packaging and shipment of products.

Skills

Knowledge of cGMP standards

Ability to work unsociable hours

Education

Degree in relevant scientific discipline

Job description

Overview

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/weekends.
• Prior experience of 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 receive excellent training and development opportunities, with clearly defined training milestones. For more information about this Pharmaceutical Chemist opportunity, please contact Louis Williams. If this Pharmaceutical Chemist position doesn’t sound quite right for you, please take a look at the other scientific job opportunities we have available here.