PET Chemist

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 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 aPET Chemist, youwill 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

1. 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.
2. Operate and maintain automated radiochemistry synthesis units.
3. Operate and maintain onsite analytical equipment.
4. Operate and calibrate laboratory instruments and equipment to produce accurate results.
5. Assist with improvement of current cGMP and non-GMP processes.
6. Follow all SOP guidelines for manufacturing and QC release testing of radiopharmaceutical product, raw material, finished and semi-finished product,environment,and facilities.
7. Maintain a clean and safe work environment, performing radiation safety duties in compliance with safety and pharmaceutical regulations.
8. Maintain accurate production and test/validation results.
9. 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.

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.