Scientist II, Radiochemistry

Scorpion Therapeutics; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Telix Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Scientist II, Radiochemistry to provide technical leadership in radiopharmaceutical process development, validation, transfer, and GMP compliance. The role supports synthesis, analytics, and regulatory documentation within a global team.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. or MSc in Radiochemistry with 5+ years in radiopharmaceuticals and GMP settings, plus experience with HPLC/TLC, cGMP/GLP and radiation safety; oncology imaging experience is a plus and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MSc in Radiochemistry, Chemistry, or Nuclear Chemistry with 5+ years in radiopharmaceuticals.
• Experience in GMP environments, analytical techniques, and radiochemical synthesis.
• Familiarity with cGMP/GLP and radiation safety protocols (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform radiochemistry synthesis and analytical testing (HPLC, TLC).
• Lead process validation and support manufacturing/QC activities.
• Author and review GMP documentation.
• Ensure radiation safety and regulatory adherence.

Skills

Radiochemistry

Synthesis

Analytical testing

GMP documentation

Radiation safety

Regulatory compliance

Education

Ph.D. in Radiochemistry

M.Sc. in Radiochemistry/Chemistry/Nuclear Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

TLC

Job description

Role: Scientist II, Radiochemistry at Telix Pharmaceuticals, providing technical expertise in radiopharmaceutical process development, validation, transfer, and GMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• perform radiochemistry synthesis, analytical testing (e.g., HPLC, TLC), process validation, and support manufacturing/QC activities; author and review GMP documentation; ensure radiation safety and regulatory adherence.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Radiochemistry, Chemistry, or Nuclear Chemistry, with at least five years' experience in radiopharmaceuticals, GMP environments, and analytical techniques; proficiency with radiochemical synthesis, instrumentation, and data analysis. Preferred: experience supporting clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical products, familiarity with cGMP, GLP, and radiation safety protocols.

High-value: focus on radiopharmaceuticals in oncology (prostate cancer imaging agent), late clinical-stage products, GMP environment, cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, QC, QA, and regulatory teams.

Work setup: Hybrid/remote with a global team; travel expectations not specified.