Radiochemist — Isotope Production & cGMP Process Dev

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 117,000 - 164,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) seeks a Radiochemist to join the Innovative Development & Translation (ID&T) division. The ID&T division focuses on advancing radioisotope production methodologies with emphasis on their translatability into cGMP standards and supports MU and other facilities across the US.

You will report to the Developmental Radiochemistry Senior Manager and develop radioisotope processing methods, lead projects, collaborate with cross-group teams, and ensure

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in related/relevant area and at least 3 years of experience.
• Ph.D. in Radiochemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Radiopharmacy, Analytical Chemistry, or related field (preferred).
• Experience or familiarity with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in medical isotopes or radiopharmaceutical manufacturing (preferred).
• Prior experience in lanthanide and actinide radioisotope separations (preferred).
• Strong understanding of nuclear reactions and radiation safety (preferred).
• Demonstrated commitment to safety in a laboratory setting (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize radioisotope production and separation methods.
• Lead radioisotope process development projects of moderate to high complexity and manage resources accordingly.
• Develop novel radioisotope manufacturing methodologies for translation into cGMP compatible processes.
• Conduct radioisotope separations to support development of new processes.
• Perform radioanalytical tests and lead quality control method development (e.g., gamma spectroscopy, ICP-MS, ICP-OES).
• Collaborate with other groups within ID&T and MURR to align project needs.
• Lead or assist in developing SOPs and technical documentation for process development and QC methodologies.
• Produce research-grade radioisotope precursors to support researchers across MU and other facilities.
• Investigate and analyze issues in radiochemical production methodologies; stay current with literature.

Education

Doctoral degree in related/relevant area

Ph.D. in Radiochemistry or related field

Experience with cGMP in medical isotopes or radiopharmaceutical manufacturing

Experience in lanthanide and actinide separations

Strong understanding of nuclear reactions and radiation safety

Job description

The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) seeks a Radiochemist to join the Innovative Development & Translation (ID&T) division. The ID&T division focuses on advancing radioisotope production methodologies with emphasis on their translatability into cGMP standards and supports MU and other facilities across the US.

You will report to the Developmental Radiochemistry Senior Manager and develop radioisotope processing methods, lead projects, collaborate with cross-group teams, and ensure