Production Chemist

Siemens Mobility; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in the UK is seeking a dedicated professional to manufacture radiopharmaceuticals. This role includes shift work, operating a cyclotron, and ensuring compliance with GMP standards. Ideal candidates will have an HND or higher in a physical science or engineering, along with strong communication skills and customer service experience. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a GMP pharmaceutical production facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals according to Marketing Authorisations.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of clean room and associated devices.
• Work to a shift pattern for manufacturing according to customer demands.
• Ensure adequate stock levels of consumables are maintained.
• Shipment of dangerous goods according to ADR regulations.
• Work with other PETNET staff to ensure alignment of operational processes.
• Operation of our cyclotron particle accelerator.
• Assist in the periodic review of PETNET standard operating procedures.
• Assist in facility preparation for audits and inspections.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience in a customer facing role

Education

HND or higher qualification in a physical science or engineering

Job description

Overview

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

As part of Siemens Healthineers, PETNET is at the forefront of radiopharmaceuticals and molecular imaging. We work with some of the world leading research organisations, pioneering new biomarkers and changing nuclear medicine for physicians and patients. With nearly 50 radiopharmaceutical distribution centres across the world, we are one of the largest PET biomarker producers globally. We are committed to developing innovative PET tracer technologies, thus helping to expand and advance the science of molecular imaging. Our UK sites are growing all the time, attracting expert technicians and scientists from across the industry.

This role requires shift work (1 week of night shift followed by 6 weeks of day shift; day shift 6:00-14:00 and night shift 21:00-5:00).

Your role

• Perform manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals according to Marketing Authorisations and/or specials license, ensuring that production activities are performed to the PETNET Quality System in accordance with cGMP.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of clean room and associated devices.
• Work to a shift pattern for manufacturing according to customer demands and business needs including weekends.
• Ensure adequate stock levels of consumables are maintained.
• Shipment of dangerous goods according to ADR regulations.
• Work with other PETNET staff to ensure alignment of operational processes and back up capabilities across all PETNET sites.
• Operation of our cyclotron particle accelerator.
• Ensure ongoing continuous professional development to achieve full awareness and technical knowledge of all current legislation and scientific development associated with PET radiopharmaceuticals and their production.
• Assist in the periodic review of PETNET standard operating procedures and writing of new procedures as required.
• Assist in facility preparation for audits and inspections.

Your expertise

• HND or higher qualification in a physical science or engineering
• Good communication skills and experience in a customer facing role.
• Experience of working in a GMP pharmaceutical production facility.

To find out more about the specific business, have a look at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-uk/molecular-imaging/petnet

Who we are and How we work

We are a team of more than 71,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Check our Careers Site at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/careers

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