Quality Control Chemist

Perceptive Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Perceptive Inc. in West London is seeking a PET QC Chemist to ensure the quality and compliance of PET radiotracers in a GMP environment. You will support routine and developmental QC activities within a dedicated Clinical Imaging team.

The role emphasizes method development, validation, and data handling with HPLC/GC, audits, and collaboration across the QC function.

Qualifications

• BSc in Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• Ideally prior experience in a QC laboratory in a GMP environment.
• Strong proficiency in HPLC.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC testing of PET radiotracers in line with project timelines and scanning schedules.
• Develop, validate, and document QC methods for new radiotracers.
• Support analytical chemistry efforts including precursor characterization and radiotracer purification.
• Process data using HPLC and GC; maintain accurate and compliant QC records.
• Investigate and document OOS results and deviations within the QMS.
• Present technical findings during audits and internal reviews.
• Train colleagues and stay current with evolving analytical techniques and GMP standards.
• Manage lab supplies and perform routine lab tasks (e.g., buffer prep, calibration).

Skills

HPLC

GMP experience

Analytical chemistry

Education

BSc in Chemistry

Tools

GC

Job description

PET QC Chemist – Clinical Imaging | West London

Join our cutting-edge clinical trial imaging clinic in Hammersmith as a PET QC Chemist, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality and compliance of PET radiotracers in a GMP-regulated environment.

As part of our Quality Control team, you’ll support both routine and developmental QC activities, contributing to the advancement of molecular imaging in clinical research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform QC testing of PET radiotracers in line with project timelines and scanning schedules.
• Develop, validate, and document QC methods for new radiotracers.
• Support analytical chemistry efforts including precursor characterization and radiotracer purification.
• Process data using HPLC and GC; maintain accurate and compliant QC records.
• Investigate and document OOS results and deviations within the QMS.
• Present technical findings during audits and internal reviews.
• Train colleagues and stay current with evolving analytical techniques and GMP standards.
• Manage lab supplies and perform routine lab tasks (e.g., buffer prep, calibration).

What We’re Looking For:

• BSc in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Ideally - prior experience in a QC laboratory in a GMP environment.
• Strong proficiency in HPLC

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with GC and working with short-lived radioisotopes (e.g., carbon-11, fluorine-18).
• Familiarity with change control processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful clinical research while developing your expertise in a dynamic and collaborative environment.