Quality Control Chemist - Northwood/Dunstable

ITH Icoserve; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Quality Control Chemist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to ensure the highest standards in testing PET radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and contributing to the advancement of medical technology. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values diversity and fosters professional growth. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this is a chance to make a significant impact in a field that is vital for patient care. If you're passionate about science and eager to contribute to meaningful work, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous Pension Contributions

26 Days Holiday

Flexible Benefits

Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant science field is essential.
• Experience in radiopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical testing is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct QC testing of radiopharmaceuticals per regulatory standards.
• Assist in facility preparation for audits and maintain stock levels.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Radiopharmaceutical Testing

Knowledge of cGMP Standards

Environmental Monitoring

Education

Relevant Science Degree

Tools

HPLC

GC

Job description

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

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Apply now for the position of Quality Control Chemist where you will be responsible for testing PET Radiopharmaceuticals. The role will ensure that the requirements of Radiopharmaceutical testing, Radiation compliance, Health & Safety, Good Manufacturing Practice, and licensing commitments are met.

The role requires shift work (night shifts starting at 9 pm or midnight, day shifts starting at 5 am, 6 am, or 7 am), Monday-Saturday.

The role will be located in Northwood initially but will be moved to Dunstable in 2025.

The earliest possible start date is 1st October 2024.

Your role:

1. Perform QC testing of radiopharmaceuticals according to Marketing Authorisations and/or specials license, ensuring that QC activities are performed to the PETNET Quality System in accordance with cGMP.
2. Carry out environmental monitoring according to schedule.
3. Assist in the periodic review of PETNET standard operating procedures and writing of new procedures as required.
4. Report monthly customer doses/missed doses/credits to accounts for monthly billing.
5. Assist in facility preparation for audits and inspections.
6. Ensure adequate stock levels of consumables are maintained.
7. Shipment of dangerous goods according to ADR regulations.
8. 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 testing.
9. Work with other PETNET staff to ensure alignment of operational processes and backup capabilities across all PETNET sites.
10. Operation of the cyclotron particle accelerator.

Your expertise:

1. Relevant science degree
2. Radiopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical testing experience
3. Experience in analytical chemistry methods (HPLC, GC)
4. Knowledge of cGMP standards

Benefits:

1. A competitive salary
2. Generous pension contributions
3. 26 days holiday
4. Access to our flexible benefits from private medical insurance to dental cover
5. Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities including 2 paid volunteering days per year
6. Support from our 24/7 employee assistance programme

To find out more about the specific business, have a look at this link.

Who we are:

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.

How we work:

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 this link.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.