Chemistry Technician II

Center for Molecular Imaging & Therapy; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

A clinical imaging organization in Shreveport is seeking a laboratory technician to assist with the production and quality control of PET radiopharmaceuticals. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and have hands-on experience with laboratory equipment. Responsibilities include supporting chemists in research and development, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. This role offers a competitive salary and includes benefits such as health and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience working in research or production laboratory environment.
• Experience with cGMP and radiation safety principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist chemists in research and development activities.
• Production and quality control testing of PET radiopharmaceuticals.
• Maintain equipment used in manufacturing and QC procedures.
• Order and test chemicals needed for production.
• Assist with operation of the cyclotron.

Skills

Hands-on experience with chemistry/laboratory equipment

Familiarity with HPLC

Knowledge of gas chromatography

Experience with aseptic technique

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

Gas Chromatography

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Position Summary

Primarily responsible for routine production and quality control testing of clinical Positron Emission Tomography (P.E.T.) radiopharmaceuticals and to assist Radiochemists with synthesis, analytical and other research and development activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting chemists in research and development activities.
• Responsible for the production and quality control testing of routinely produced PET radiopharmaceuticals.
• Responsible for general upkeep of equipment used in manufacturing and QC procedures (synthesis modules, HLPCs, gas chromatograph, strip scanner, MCA).
• Responsible for ordering, receiving, and testing of chemicals, equipment, and supplies needed for production and distribution of PET radiopharmaceuticals.
• Assists with operation of cyclotron and maintenance of chemistry modules.
• Assists administrative personnel in maintaining shipping paperwork, tracking of deliveries, and preparing for future deliveries.
• Follows and upholds: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Procedures), Radiation safety guidelines, Pharmacy rules and regulations, Company policies and procedures, Rules and regulations of other applicable governing organizations (DOT, NRC, DEQ).
• Utilizes aseptic technique to ensure sterilization of final product and continued sterility testing.
• Responsible for organization and general housekeeping of laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications and Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry is required. Minimum of one year of experience working in research or production laboratory environment. Experience with cGMP, radiation safety principles, or aseptic technique a plus. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 2 am - 10 am

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have hands-on experience with chemistry/laboratory equipment, techniques and processes, including familiarity with operating HPLC, gas chromatography and thin layer chromatography.
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 2AM - 10AM