PET Radiochemist: Synthesis, QC & Compliance

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a PET Radiochemist to oversee daily production and quality control of routine PET radiopharmaceuticals for clinical and research studies. The role includes ensuring compliance with federal/state regulations and maintaining documentation for distribution of PET drug products/radioisotopes.

The position requires handling radioactive materials, operating automated chemistry modules, and contributing to protocol development and regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years experience required.

Responsibilities

• Handle radioactive material for radiochemical synthesis in compliance with SOPs and ALARA safety practices.
• Operate laboratory instruments including automated chemistry modules and analytical instrumentation for radiopharmaceutical production.
• Prepare radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with FDA regulations and 21 CFR Part 212 - cGMP for PET drugs.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment using mechanical, electrical, and basic science skills.
• Develop and perform new processes or protocols for validation, manufacturing, and QC of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Assist the facility director in developing and maintaining protocols, applications, and licenses for routine radiopharmaceutical production.
• Assist in packaging and shipping of radioactive material in compliance with regulations; assist with container return and cleaning.
• Assist in preparing regulatory documents for submission to FDA and other agencies.
• Maintain training records, instrument logs, and maintenance records.
• Conduct periodic safety evaluations and internal laboratory audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

0-2 years

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a PET Radiochemist to oversee daily production and quality control of routine PET radiopharmaceuticals for clinical and research studies. The role includes ensuring compliance with federal/state regulations and maintaining documentation for distribution of PET drug products/radioisotopes.

The position requires handling radioactive materials, operating automated chemistry modules, and contributing to protocol development and regulatory submissions.