Sr. Radiochemist

SOFIE; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SOFIE in Totowa, NJ seeks a Sr Radiochemist to lead development, implementation and validation of manufacturing and analytical methods for radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring compliance with 21 CFR 211/212.

You will develop production protocols, write SOPs, train staff, and collaborate with contract partners to enable preclinical or clinical radiopharmaceutical production under cGMP standards. Travel up to 15% domestically.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry, engineering or natural sciences; PhD preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and QC in GMP or academic environment.
• Experience with TLC, GC, HPLC, Radiometric detectors and endotoxin testing.
• Experience with automated synthesis modules and maintenance of automated modules.
• Strong technical writing and detail-oriented, team-player.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and validation of production and analytical methods for radiopharmaceuticals.
• Write SOPs and review existing protocols.
• Provide technical training to production staff.
• Generate regulatory documents such as risk assessments and change controls.
• Maintain qualification/validation for ISO classified areas.
• Maintain accurate production records and results.
• Coordinate with contract manufacturing partners.

Skills

Radiopharmaceutical manufacturing

Analytical chemistry

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

SOP development

Training & supervision

MS Office

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

PhD preferred

Tools

Thin layer chromatography

GC

HPLC

Radiometric detectors

Endotoxin testing

Automated synthesis modules

Job description

Sr Radiochemist, RCM Project Lead

Reports To: Director, Radiopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing (RCM)

Compensation $90k - $100k

Overview

The Senior Radiochemist will lead the development, implementation, and validation of manufacturing and analytical methods of new diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for SOFIE within the Radiopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing Division. Working closely with SOFIE’s pharmaceutical partners, they will ensure that these radiopharmaceuticals are in full compliance with all regulatory requirements (specifically, 21 CFR 211 and 212).

• Lead the development of protocols for the production and analysis of clinical/commercial-grade radiopharmaceuticals, validate these methodologies against quality requirements, and implement them for regular production of radiopharmaceuticals for preclinical or clinical use according to cGMP standards.
• It is expected that the development of these protocols will involve both the application of scientific principles and rationales and also adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Write clear Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) for these protocols.
• Review existing SOPs and suggest logical modifications based on either scientific rationales and/or regulatory requirements.
• Serve as lead technical support and/or training for production staff at SOFIE sites, either remotely or on-site.
• Write corporate exception reports and other regulatory documents, such as risk assessments, change controls, etc.
• Conduct production or quality control analytical tests for regular production of radiopharmaceuticals for preclinical or clinical use according to cGMP standards.
• Install, qualify, and maintain laboratory equipment on site.
• Validate existing production or analytical methods on existing or new equipment.
• Lead the collaboration with other production radiochemists and quality control chemists as required to ensure successful protocol development and radiopharmaceutical production.
• Maintain all qualification and validation requirements for entering ISO classified areas.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment and perform radiation safety duties in compliance with safety and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Maintain accurate radiopharmaceutical production records and test/validation results.
• Write reports, presentations, and other documentation summarizing experimental/production data.
• Coordinate with the Radiopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing team’s activities to reach defined objectives.
• Liaise with our contract partners (e.g. biotech and pharma).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry, engineering or natural sciences preferred but will entertain applicants with relevant education and work experience. PhD preferred.
• 5 years’ experience preferred in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and QC in a GMP or academic environment
• Expertise in laboratory procedures and analytical chemistry techniques required (thin layer chromatography, GC, HPLC, preparative HPLC, Radiometric Detectors, endotoxin, etc.). Experience with the use of automated synthesis modules and maintenance of automated modules required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals required.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements, aseptic process (cleanroom environment), and equipment qualification preferred.
• Efficient in the use of MS Office Suite required.
• Ability to be detail-oriented, accountable, patient, organized, and work in a team environment with minimum supervision required.
• Strong technical writing skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Ability to work various shifts and weekends required.
• Travel: up to 15 % domestically.