Production PET Radiochemist

Invicro, LLC; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in translational imaging is seeking a PET Radiochemist for their London site. The successful candidate will manage the production of PET radiopharmaceuticals, develop new radiotracers, and ensure compliance with GMP standards. This role requires a scientific degree and experience in radiochemistry, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in a related scientific discipline is mandatory.
• Experience in Radiochemistry or related fields is essential.
• Knowledge of GMP and relevant regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Production of PET radiopharmaceuticals to GMP standards.
• Development of new radiotracers.
• Maintaining updated procedures and policies.

Skills

HPLC

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in a related scientific discipline

Job description

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Invicro is the world’s leading translational imaging company, based in London, Boston, and New Haven. The company specializes in molecular and functional imaging studies to support medical and pharmaceutical research. The London site operates a unique clinical and pre-clinical imaging centre equipped with state-of-the-art PET and MRI technologies used to support clinical research.

The PET team at Invicro is engaged in innovative research programs, including labeling novel PET ligands/tracers to support drug discovery and development. The PET Radiochemist will work within the Production team in the Clinical Chemistry department.

The Role

The candidate will be responsible for:

1. Day-to-day production of PET radiopharmaceuticals to GMP standards, operating automated radiochemistry/dispensing equipment, and completing related documentation.
2. Development and implementation of new radiotracers at Invicro.
3. Maintaining updated procedures and policies.
4. Monitoring and managing lab stocks of chemicals, consumables, and spare parts.
5. Authoring and reviewing procedures, forms, logbooks, validation protocols, and technical reports following good documentation practices.
6. Ensuring quality standards by recording production actions, deviations, and change controls in compliance with company policies and regulations.
7. Performing self-inspections, identifying gaps, and implementing process improvements.
8. Maintaining equipment to reduce batch failures and downtime.
9. Troubleshooting laboratory instruments and liaising with support teams for repairs.

Education and Competencies Required

The ideal candidate will:

1. Hold a degree in a related scientific discipline.
2. Have experience in Radiochemistry or related fields.
3. Possess knowledge of GMP, validation, and relevant regulations.
4. Be skilled in HPLC, including method development.
5. Have validation experience, including laboratory equipment and process validation.
6. Possess programming and automation experience (advantageous).
7. Demonstrate excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
8. Be well-organized, a team player, and able to work under pressure.
9. Previous experience with GMP grade A isolator operation or radiopharmaceutical distribution is advantageous.

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Salary will be determined based on experience. Benefits include contributory pension, bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, and flexible benefits.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience to HR.

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Invicro is an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.