PET Chemist — Night-Shift Radiochemistry & GMP QC

PHARMALOGIC HOLDINGS; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement benefit program

Medical

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision care

Job summary

PharmaLogic is seeking a PET Chemist in Pittsburgh to perform radiochemistry synthesis, purification, and formulation for invivo imaging studies. You will work hands-on with radiopharmaceuticals, calibrate instruments, and ensure accuracy in production and testing.

The role involves night shifts (11pm–7am or 12am–8am), collaboration with lab scientists, and compliance with cGMP and safety standards. A strong background in radiochemistry and analytical methods is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with a GMP manufacturing environment 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for production of PET radiotracer and synthesis of generic and novel 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 to produce accurate results.
• Assist with improvement of current cGMP and non-GMP processes.
• Follow 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 with radiation safety compliance.
• Maintain accurate production and test/validation results.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, radiology, nuclear medicine, nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, or related field

Tools

HPLC

Radiochemistry synthesis

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

GC

TLC

Radiometric measurements

Job description

PharmaLogic is seeking a PET Chemist in Pittsburgh to perform radiochemistry synthesis, purification, and formulation for invivo imaging studies. You will work hands-on with radiopharmaceuticals, calibrate instruments, and ensure accuracy in production and testing.

The role involves night shifts (11pm–7am or 12am–8am), collaboration with lab scientists, and compliance with cGMP and safety standards. A strong background in radiochemistry and analytical methods is essential.