PET Radiochemistry Technician II

Biomedical Research Foundation; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Biomedical Research Foundation seeks a candidate to assist in the routine production and quality control testing of clinical PET radiopharmaceuticals. The role also supports synthesis, analytical and other R&D activities.

The position requires a B.S. in Chemistry and at least one year in a research or production lab, with familiarity in cGMP, radiation safety, or aseptic technique considered a plus. Work schedule: Mon-Fri 2am-10am; on-site lab operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry is required.
• Minimum of one year of experience working in a research or production laboratory environment.
• Experience with cGMP, radiation safety principles, or aseptic technique is a plus.
• Familiarity with operating HPLC, gas chromatography and thin layer chromatography.

Responsibilities

• Assist chemists in research and development activities.
• Produce and perform quality control testing of routinely produced PET radiopharmaceuticals.
• Maintain general upkeep of equipment used in manufacturing and QC procedures (synthesis modules, HPLC, GC, strip scanner, MCA).
• Order, receive, and test chemicals, equipment, and supplies needed for production and distribution of PET radiopharmaceuticals.
• Assist with operation of cyclotron and maintenance of chemistry modules.
• Assist administrative personnel in maintaining shipping paperwork and tracking deliveries.

Skills

Laboratory skills

cGMP knowledge

Radiation safety principles

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

Gas chromatography

Thin layer chromatography

Job description

Biomedical Research Foundation seeks a candidate to assist in the routine production and quality control testing of clinical PET radiopharmaceuticals. The role also supports synthesis, analytical and other R&D activities.

The position requires a B.S. in Chemistry and at least one year in a research or production lab, with familiarity in cGMP, radiation safety, or aseptic technique considered a plus. Work schedule: Mon-Fri 2am-10am; on-site lab operations.