Night-Shift PET Chemist: Radiopharmaceutical Synthesis

PharmaLogic; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PharmaLogic is seeking a PET Chemist to join our radiopharmaceutical development team in the United States. The role covers synthesis, purification, formulation, and QC of radiotracers, with hands-on work on radiochemistry and analytical systems.

The ideal candidate has a chemistry-related bachelor’s degree, GMP familiarity, and strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills to support safe, compliant radiopharmaceutical production across night shifts.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with GMP manufacturing and FDA cGMP regulations preferred.
• Experience with radiochemistry techniques and analytical methods is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Produce PET radiotracers: synthesis, purification, and formulation.
• Support quality control testing of final products, including HPLC/GC/TLC analyses.
• Operate and maintain automated radiochemistry systems and onsite analytical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP/non-GMP processes and safety guidelines.
• Document results accurately and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Time management

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Presentation skills

MS Office / Computer skills

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

Radiochemistry synthesis

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

GC

TLC

Radiometric measurements

Job description

PharmaLogic is seeking a PET Chemist to join our radiopharmaceutical development team in the United States. The role covers synthesis, purification, formulation, and QC of radiotracers, with hands-on work on radiochemistry and analytical systems.

The ideal candidate has a chemistry-related bachelor’s degree, GMP familiarity, and strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills to support safe, compliant radiopharmaceutical production across night shifts.