Radiopharmaceutical Scientist II

Champions Oncology, Inc.; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Champions Oncology, Inc. in Rockville, MD seeks a Scientist II, Radiopharmacology to design and execute radiolabeling reactions with isotopes such as Lu-177, Ac-225, and Zr-89.

The role includes developing protocols, performing QC, and supporting in vivo studies to advance radiopharmaceutical programs. You will train junior staff, maintain rigorous documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, high-quality radiochemical work and data interpretation in a

Qualifications

• Expertise in radiochemistry, radiopharmacology, radiobiology, molecular imaging, and the handling of diagnostic and therapeutic radionuclides.
• Experience with radiolabeling chemistry, bifunctional chelators, conjugation chemistry, and radiopharmaceutical formulation.
• Experience with in vivo studies using radiolabeled compounds.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute radiolabeling reactions with isotopes (Lu-177, Ac-225, In-111, Zr-89, At-211, I-131, Pb-212).
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot radiochemical synthesis protocols for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
• Perform QC and stability testing of radiolabeled compounds using analytical methods.

Skills

Radiochemistry

Radiopharmacology

Radiobiology

Molecular imaging

Radionuclide handling

Education

PhD in radiochemistry

Tools

TLC

Radio-TLC

HPLC

Radio-HPLC

Job description

Champions Oncology, Inc. in Rockville, MD seeks a Scientist II, Radiopharmacology to design and execute radiolabeling reactions with isotopes such as Lu-177, Ac-225, and Zr-89.

The role includes developing protocols, performing QC, and supporting in vivo studies to advance radiopharmaceutical programs. You will train junior staff, maintain rigorous documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, high-quality radiochemical work and data interpretation in a