PET Radiochemist

Job Description

PharmaLogic is the fastest-growing SPECT & PET radiopharmaceutical solutions provider and contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with radiopharmacies across North America. We are passionate about expanding the power of radiopharmaceutical technology to provide transformative diagnostic and therapeutic agents to patients from bench to bedside.

PharmaLogic offers you an exceptional opportunity to join our dynamic team as a PET Radiochemist!

Role Summary:

As a PET Radiochemist, you will play an essential role in the development, implementation, and validation for new radiopharmaceuticals, radiochemicals and isotope production. The position will have hands-on experience with radiochemistry synthesis, purification, and formulation for in vivo imaging and biodistribution studies; executing studies in parallel; and working alongside other laboratory scientists.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Responsible for production of PET radiotracer:

Synthesis of generic and novel PET radiopharmaceuticals.

Purification of small and large molecules.

Support analytical methods for HPLC, GC and TLC.

Release criteria for imaging studies.

Dose formulation.

2. Operate and maintain automated radiochemistry synthesis units.

3. Maintain experience with broad range isotopes and labeling methods including:

Radioiodination

F-18 small molecule and click chemistries

Radiometal chelation.

4. Work with appropriate personnel to install, qualify and maintain equipment on- site.

5. Operate and calibrate laboratory instruments and equipment to produce accurate results.

6. Assist with improvement of current cGMP and non-GMP processes.

7. Follow all SOP guidelines for QC release testing of radiopharmaceutical product, raw material, finished and semi-finished product, environment, and facilities.

8. Maintain clean and safe work environment, performing radiation safety duties in compliance with safety and pharmaceutical regulations.

9. Maintain accurate production and test/validation results.

10. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.