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 operates 24/6, with operational hours from 00:00 to 20:00, so shift work is required.
You should be a scientific graduate with a relevant scientific background, ideally with experience in (radio) pharmaceutical manufacture 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 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, or distributing radiopharmaceuticals would be advantageous.
Please note that we will be interviewing throughout the duration of this advert. Early application is encouraged as the advert may close prior to the specified date.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Production: Daily, routine production of PET radiopharmaceuticals, including 18F-FDG, adhering strictly to GMP and EU pharmacopoeia standards. Operate routine protocols for customer orders and distribution of tracers to scanning sites.
2. Maintenance: Arrange scheduled and emergency maintenance for production equipment, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with engineers.
3. Faults: Record and interpret faults, liaise with engineers and suppliers for resolution.
4. Quality Systems: Operate within approved quality standards, record deviations and change controls promptly.
5. Principal Operator/Timetable: Act as production radiochemist on a rotational shift basis, including some night work.
6. Chemical Preparation: Monitor and maintain stocks of chemicals and waste disposal.
7. Standard Operating Procedures: Prepare and review SOPs for approval.
8. Training Others: Provide training and support for backup staff.
9. Safety and Control: Handle radioactive substances safely, follow emergency procedures, and ensure environmental and clean room protocols are maintained.
10. Regulatory: Adhere strictly to GMP, GLP, and safety protocols as per MHRA, EA, and HSE licenses, and local rules.
Alliance Medical is Europe's leading independent provider of imaging services, committed to excellence, innovation, and patient care, with over 30 years of growth.
Our core values are:
* Collaboration: Working together respectfully to achieve more.
* Excellence: Striving for the highest quality in everything we do.
* Learning: Continual improvement and knowledge sharing.
* Efficiency: Using resources wisely to improve patient care.
* Openness: Acting with transparency and honesty.
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