Production Chemist

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$61,500.00 - $91,875.00

This position primarily carries out activities directed towards the production of PET radiotracers for use in human research studies. This involves the daily production of radiotracers either by setting up and operating GE Tracerlab synthesis modules or by manual synthesis in lead‑lined hoods (hot cells) using manipulators.

Duties include:

process validation of new radiotracers with the guidance of either the lead production chemist or the director of radiochemistry. The day‑to‑day maintenance of the synthesis modules and assist the GE service engineer with any major service. Ordering and monitoring the inventory of production materials. Daily recording of laboratory operational parameters. Participation in the investigation and prevention of anomalous events. May be cross‑trained in QC analysis and cyclotron operation.

Other duties as assigned. Candidates must be available to begin the workday at 7:00 a.m. Work in the PET laboratory includes monitored, controlled and limited exposure to radiation.

• Working experience in a GMP environment.
• Experience handling radioactive materials including automated and/or manual radiochemistry synthesis operation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• High degree of reliability, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving.

• Background in chemistry or related science is preferable.

• Recommends the design and implementation of procedures and protocols under the direction of a higher‑level authority.
• Investigates, analyzes, and reaches preliminary scientific conclusions related to research planning.
• Ensures data results are compiled, analyzed, and presented properly.
• Analyzes, develops and interprets scientific results. Maintains clear documentation of results. Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports.
• Performs independent research and laboratory techniques and participates in experimental research planning.
• Interacts with internal contacts including the PI, research assistants, graduate students, Radiation Safety and Biological Safety officers, and Animal Care personnel to discuss and evaluate research results and to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the laboratory.
• Interacts with external contacts such as researchers at other institutions, staff at biotechnology and reagents companies to consult on research methods and to keep abreast of product information and developments.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline and one year experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

300 Cedar Street, New Haven, Connecticut

This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working in a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.

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