Chemistry Technician II

Biomedical Research Foundation; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Biomedical Research Foundation seeks a candidate to assist in the routine production and quality control testing of clinical PET radiopharmaceuticals. The role also supports synthesis, analytical and other R&D activities.

The position requires a B.S. in Chemistry and at least one year in a research or production lab, with familiarity in cGMP, radiation safety, or aseptic technique considered a plus. Work schedule: Mon-Fri 2am-10am; on-site lab operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry is required.
• Minimum of one year of experience working in a research or production laboratory environment.
• Experience with cGMP, radiation safety principles, or aseptic technique is a plus.
• Familiarity with operating HPLC, gas chromatography and thin layer chromatography.

Responsibilities

• Assist chemists in research and development activities.
• Produce and perform quality control testing of routinely produced PET radiopharmaceuticals.
• Maintain general upkeep of equipment used in manufacturing and QC procedures (synthesis modules, HPLC, GC, strip scanner, MCA).
• Order, receive, and test chemicals, equipment, and supplies needed for production and distribution of PET radiopharmaceuticals.
• Assist with operation of cyclotron and maintenance of chemistry modules.
• Assist administrative personnel in maintaining shipping paperwork and tracking deliveries.

Skills

Laboratory skills

cGMP knowledge

Radiation safety principles

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

Gas chromatography

Thin layer 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 REQUIREMENTS

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