PET Chemist

PHARMALOGIC HOLDINGS; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement benefit program

Vision care

Job summary

PharmaLogic is seeking a PET Chemist for night shift (11 pm - 7 am or 12 am - 8 am) in Salem, VA. You will synthesize and purify radiopharmaceuticals, support analytical testing (HPLC/GC/TLC), and ensure GMP-compliant QC release. Requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field and familiarity with FDA cGMP.

Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills are essential. Responsibilities include operating radiochemistry synthesis units, maintaining instruments, and ensuring accurate

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field.
• Familiarity with GMP manufacturing environment and FDA cGMP regulations.
• Knowledge of molecular imaging techniques and radiopharmaceutical study design.
• Experience with radiochemistry techniques and analytical equipment troubleshooting is a plus.
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce PET radiotracers: synthesis of generic and novel radiopharmaceuticals.
• Purify small and large molecules and support analytical methods (HPLC, GC, TLC).
• Perform quality control testing of final product.
• Operate and maintain automated radiochemistry synthesis units and onsite instruments.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and SOPs; maintain accurate records.
• Contribute to safety and regulatory compliance in radiopharmaceutical production.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

Radiochemistry synthesis

GMP experience

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

GC

TLC

Job description

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Full-time Regular FULL TIME Salem, VA - 2VAS, Salem, VA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2161

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

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: 11 pm - 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 in vivo 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 a bachelor's degree in chemistry, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Engineering, 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 Suite and related software).
• Ability to work varying shifts.

Benefits Include:

• Medical
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement benefit program
• Vision care

PharmaLogic is 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.

40 hours per week