PET Chemist

PharmaLogic; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PharmaLogic is seeking a PET Chemist to lead radiochemical synthesis, purification, and formulation for invivo imaging studies. The role involves routine testing and validation of radiopharmaceuticals, working with radiochemistry equipment and QC processes.

Ideal candidates have a chemistry or related degree, GMP familiarity, and hands-on experience with radiochemical synthesis and analytical methods. Night shift options apply, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field.
• Familiarity with GMP manufacturing environment and FDA cGMP regulations.
• Experience with radiochemistry techniques and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Proficiency with analytical equipment (HPLC, GC, TLC) and isotope production.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and time management.
• Ability to work varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for production of PET radiotracer.
• Synthesis of generic and novel PET radiopharmaceuticals.
• Purification of small and large molecules.
• Support analytical methods for HPLC, GC and TLC.
• Quality Control testing of final product.
• Operate and maintain automated radiochemistry synthesis units.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, performing radiation safety duties.
• Maintain accurate production and test/validation results.
• Follow SOP guidelines for manufacturing and QC release testing.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

GMP experience

Radiochemistry

HPLC

SPE

Analytical methods

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

TLC

Job description

PharmaLogic is the fastest-growing SPECT & PET radiopharmaceutical solutions provider and contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with radiopharmacies across North America. We are passionate about expanding the power of radiopharmaceutical technology to provide transformative diagnostic and therapeutic agents to patients from bench to bedside.

PharmaLogic offers you an exceptional opportunity to join our dynamic team as a PET Chemist!

Hours:11pm - 7am or 12am to 8am

Role Summary:

As a PET Chemist, you will play an essential role in the routine testing, implementation, and validation for radiopharmaceuticals and radiochemicals. The position will have hands-on experience with radiochemistry synthesis, purification, and formulation for invivo imaging and biodistribution studies; executing studies in parallel; and working alongside other laboratory scientists.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for production of PET radiotracer:
• Synthesis of generic and novel PET radiopharmaceuticals.
• Purification of small and large molecules.
• Support analytical methods for HPLC, GC and TLC.
• Quality Control testing of final product.
• Operate and maintain automated radiochemistry synthesis units.
• Operate and maintain onsite analytical equipment.
• Operate and calibrate laboratory instruments and equipment to produce accurate results.
• Assist with improvement of current cGMP and non-GMP processes.
• Follow all SOP guidelines for manufacturing and QC release testing of radiopharmaceutical product, raw material, finished and semi-finished product,environment,and facilities.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, performing radiation safety duties in compliance with safety and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Maintain accurate production and test/validation results.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements │ Skills │Education:

• Requires abachelor’s degree in chemistry, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Physics, NuclearEngineering,or related field.
• Familiarity with a GMP manufacturing environment and working with FDA and FDA cGMP regulations required.
• Knowledge of molecular imaging techniques and pharmaceutical study design and execution desired.
• Experience with laboratory procedures and radiochemistry techniques (separation techniques – SPE) and analytical method, equipment (ICP-MS, ICP-OES, GC, TLC, and radiometric measures) highly favored.
• Experience with HPLC, radiochemistry synthesis, US FDA cGMP, Radiation Safety Principles, Isotopes production and analytical equipment troubleshooting and maintenance a plus.
• Superior teamwork, multi-tasking and time/project management skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem solving, presentation and computer/pc skills (including proficiency in Microsoft Suit and related software).
• Ability to work varying shifts.

PharmaLogicis an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.