PET Chemist

Pet Chemist Opportunity

Pharma Logic is the fastest-growing SPECT & PET radiopharmaceutical solutions provider and contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with radio pharmacies 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.

Pharma Logic offers you an exceptional opportunity to join our dynamic team as a PET Chemist!

If you have a passion for nuclear medicine and want to make a significant contribution to patient care while working in a stimulating and dynamic environment, then this opportunity is for you.

Hours - 11 pm - 7am or 12 am to 8am

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

• 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.
• Quality Control testing of final product.
• Operate and maintain automated radiochemistry synthesis units.
• Operate and maintain onsite analytical equipment.
• Operate and calibrate laboratory instruments and equipment to produce accurate results.
• Assist with improvement of current cGMP and non-GMP processes.
• Follow all SOP guidelines for manufacturing and QC release testing of radiopharmaceutical product, raw material, finished and semi-finished product, environment and facilities.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment, performing radiation safety duties in compliance with safety and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Maintain accurate production and test/validation results.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Engineering or related field.

Familiarity with a GMP manufacturing environment and working with FDA and FDA cGMP regulations required.

Knowledge of molecular imaging techniques and pharmaceutical study design and execution desired.

Experience with laboratory procedures and radiochemistry techniques (separation techniques – SPE) and analytical method, equipment (ICP-MS, ICP-OES, GC, TLC, and radiometric measures) highly favored.

Experience with HPLC, radiochemistry synthesis, US FDA cGMP, Radiation Safety Principles, Isotopes production and analytical equipment troubleshooting and maintenance a plus.

Superior teamwork, multi-tasking and time/project management skills.

Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, presentation, and computer/pc skills (including proficiency in Microsoft Suite and related software).

Ability to work varying shifts

• 401(k) retirement benefit program
• Medical
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Physical and Intellectual Requirements:

Required are a mechanical aptitude; manual dexterity for manipulating small items; ability to lift between 16 to 50 lbs. and to handle frequent crawling, stooping, crouching and kneeling; ability to analyze situations, set priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced and dynamic environment; effective organizational skills; a commitment to continuous learning; an ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

This role is from 11 pm to 7am 40 hours/week