Research Scientist - PET Radiopharmaceuticals (Hybrid)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Research Scientist to join the Radiology Chair Office. The role focuses on advanced studies, data analysis and collaboration, with responsibilities across PET drug QC and radiopharmaceutical production.

The candidate will work under DOT certification requirements within six months and contribute to scientific literature while following strict regulatory and safety protocols in a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• PhD in Organic Chemistry or related field required with 1 year of related experience, OR MS with 3 years, OR BS with 5 years.
• Work experience may not substitute for education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Performs PET Drug Quality Control testing per FDA requirements.
• Maintains cGMP compliance for cyclotron facility operations.
• Follows SOPs for facility operations.
• Adheres to radiation safety protocols and procedures.
• Supports daily production of PET isotopes and radiopharmaceutical manufacture.
• Maintains and repairs PET equipment.
• Operates manufacturing and analytical equipment per manufacturer specs and cGMPs.
• Performs cleanup and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Trouble shoots production issues; manages inventory, orders, and stocking of materials.

Skills

Precise measurements

Microsoft Office

Acuity with numbers

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Regulatory compliance

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Education

PhD in Organic Chemistry

MS in related field

BS in related field

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Research Scientist to join the Radiology Chair Office. The role focuses on advanced studies, data analysis and collaboration, with responsibilities across PET drug QC and radiopharmaceutical production.

The candidate will work under DOT certification requirements within six months and contribute to scientific literature while following strict regulatory and safety protocols in a hybrid work arrangement.