Senior Radiochemist IV

Biomedical Research Foundation; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Biomedical Research Foundation seeks a PhD chemist to lead the discovery and development of innovative radiopharmaceuticals, optimize synthesis and quality control procedures, and assist with routine production and QC testing for clinical and pre-clinical radiopharmaceuticals.

The role requires hands-on laboratory work, familiarity with cGMP and radiation safety principles, and the ability to communicate complex results clearly while contributing to the Center for Molecular Imaging &

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of radiopharmaceutical R&D experience.
• Familiarity with cGMP, radiation safety, and aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Assists with discovery and development of innovative radiopharmaceuticals.
• Optimizes synthesis and QC parameters for new radiopharmaceuticals.
• Troubleshoots and supports routine production and QC testing of clinical and pre-clinical radiopharmaceuticals.
• Contributes to other R&D activities of the Center for Molecular Imaging & Therapy.

Skills

Radiopharmaceuticals

Synthesis optimization

Quality control

GMP experience

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Tools

GC

TLC

Lab equipment

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

POSITION SUMMARY

Primarily responsible for discovery and development of innovative radiopharmaceuticals, optimization and initial setting-up of synthesis procedures and quality control measures for new radiopharmaceuticals, providing troubleshooting and assisting with routine production and quality control testing of clinical and pre-clinical radiopharmaceuticals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with the design and discovery of innovative radiopharmaceuticals
• Responsible for the optimization of synthesis and quality control parameters for new radiopharmaceuticals
• Troubleshoots and assists with routine production and quality control testing of clinical and pre-clinical radiopharmaceuticals
• Assists in other research and development activities of the Center for Molecular Imaging & Therapy

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field is required. Minimum of 3 years of experience working in radiopharmaceutical research and development laboratory environment.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have hands-on experience with chemistry/laboratory equipment, techniques and processes, including familiarity with operating gas chromatography and thin layer chromatography.
• Experience with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), radiation safety principles, or aseptic technique a plus.
• Must be reliable and responsible, able to work independently, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in executing all tasks and duties.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Able to listen effectively and clarify information.
• Able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including problem solving, decision making and organizational effectiveness.
• Able to be reliable and responsible; able to work independently, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in executing all tasks and duties.
• Able to effectively utilize computers and computer software.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (varies with production needs)

Salary commensurate with experience