Production Chemist

Rullion Managed Services; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions provider is seeking a Production Chemist in Nottingham to manufacture PET Radiopharmaceuticals and ensure compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include maintaining quality systems, operating cyclotron, and preparing for audits. The role offers a pay rate of £15.40 per hour and requires a commitment to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment with a focus on pharmaceutical production.
• Familiarity with Quality Systems and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals according to licensing commitments.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of clean rooms.
• Operation of a cyclotron particle accelerator.

Skills

cGMP compliance

Radiopharmaceutical production

Health & Safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

Role: Production Chemist

Location: Nottingham City Hospital

Duration: 6 months

Pay Rate: £15.40 p/hr PAYE

The purpose of the Production Chemist role is to manufacture PET Radiopharmaceuticals. The role will ensure that the requirements of Radiopharmaceutical production, Radiation compliance, Health & Safety, Good Manufacturing Practice and licensing commitments are met.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Contribute to site Environmental Health and Safety.
• Assist in facility preparation for audits and inspections.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.