Role Overview
The new Molecular Imaging Research Centre (MIRC) at Castle Hill Hospital is a purpose‑built centre housing a radiopharmacy, blood labelling suite, a GE GENtrace cyclotron, and PET radiotracer synthesis facilities. The unit will produce GMP standard radiopharmaceuticals for research and clinical use for patients in Hull. The role is for a Quality Assurance / Quality Control specialist and will provide operational support to the blood radiolabelling service, radiopharmacy unit, and participation in the qualification, validation and operational processes with the PET production facility.
Responsibilities
* Support the blood radiolabelling service, radiopharmacy unit, and PET production facility.
* Quality‑check complex scientific equipment, support cyclotron operation, and manufacture/dispense radiolabelled products using pharmaceutical isolators and PET hot‑cell systems.
* Help set up and deliver the white‑cell labelling service, complete QC of prepared products, interpret results, and take corrective action when required.
* Supervise, teach and assess competency across staff groups.
* Work autonomously and responsibly with radioactive materials and blood, prioritising clinical and research workloads and joining an early‑start rota as needed.
Qualifications
* Strong attention to detail, organisational and leadership skills, and a passion for quality management.
* Strong knowledge of QC methods and a pharmaceutical quality system, including deviations, change control, CAPA, risk management and audit.
* Experience working within the pharmaceutical industry is a distinct advantage.
Training & Research
The unit is committed to training and research, and experience of both is required.
Equal Opportunity
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
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