We have a new opportunity for a Production Radiochemist to join our Radiopharmacy team.
This is a full-time position working 40 hours a week. Our site's operational hours are 24/6, from 00:00 to 20:00, so shift work is required.
You should be a scientific graduate with a scientific background, ideally with experience in (radio) pharmaceutical manufacturing within a GMP environment.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, a logical approach to problem solving, and good attention to detail. As an effective team member, you will have great organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure.
* Education to a degree level in a related scientific discipline or relevant experience.
* Ideally, experience in Radiochemistry or related disciplines.
* Knowledge of GMP, validation, and relevant regulations.
* Validation experience (including laboratory equipment and process validation) would be advantageous.
* Previous experience operating in a GMP grade C cleanroom, operating a GMP grade A isolator, and/or distributing radiopharmaceuticals would be advantageous.
Please note that interviews will be conducted throughout the duration of this advert. Early applications are encouraged as the advert may close before the listed deadline.
Responsibilities include:
1. Production: Daily routine production of PET radiopharmaceuticals, including 18F-FDG, adhering strictly to GMP and EU pharmacopoeia standards.
2. Operation of protocols: Routine handling of customer orders and distribution of PET tracers.
3. Maintenance: Arrange first-line scheduled and emergency maintenance for production equipment, troubleshoot issues, and ensure equipment performance.
4. Faults: Record and interpret faults, liaise with engineers and suppliers for resolution.
5. Quality Systems: Operate within approved quality standards, record deviations and change controls timely and accurately.
6. Principal Operator/Timetable: Act as production radiochemist on a rota, including some night shifts.
7. Chemical Preparation: Monitor and maintain stocks of chemicals and disposables, ensure waste disposal compliance.
8. Standard Operating Procedures: Prepare and review SOPs for approval and implementation.
9. Training Others: Provide training and support to team members involved in radiopharmaceutical production.
10. Safety and Control: Handle radioactive substances safely, maintain safety procedures, and record incidents as per SOPs.
11. Regulatory: Comply with GMP, GLP, and safety protocols from MHRA, EA, and HSE, following licensing requirements.
Alliance Medical is Europe's leading independent provider of imaging services, committed to service excellence and innovation to improve patient care, with over 30 years of growth. We uphold core values of Collaboration, Excellence, Learning, Efficiency, and Openness, fostering a culture of high-quality patient care and continuous improvement.
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