Pet Radiochemist

**_What can we offer you? _**
- Apart from job satisfaction, we can offer you: _

**_YOURSELF _**
- _25 days’ holiday (with the option to buy more) _

**_HEALTH _**
- _Private Healthcare _
- _Optional dental insurance, health assessments and health cash plans _
- _Cycle to Work scheme _

**_WEALTH _**
- _Company Pension Scheme, matching contributions up to 5% of salary _
- _Life assurance _
- _Annual staff bonus scheme _
- _Season ticket loans _

**Job Purpose**

The main role of the PET Radiochemist is to support clinical studies by producing PET radiopharmaceuticals to GMP compliance and implementation and validation of new clinical products.

**Key Responsibilities**
- To support day-to-day manufacture and dispensing of PET radiopharmaceuticals to GMP standards. The task involves the operation of various automated radiochemistry/dispensing equipment and the completion of Production related documentation.
- To support daily activities in the Production Laboratories.
- To keep up to date with relevant procedures and policies.
- To develop and validate new Chemistry processes and Chemistry equipment.
- General maintenance of Production Chemistry laboratories and equipment maintenance to reduce the rate of batch failures and associated Production down-time.
- To lead and support method development and implementation of new PET radiopharmaceuticals for human use.
- Responsible for specific projects related to Chemistry development and improvement including raising, completing, and managing change controls.
- To train and educate others in their area of expertise.
- To operate to approved quality standards by recording production quality related actions (e.g. deviations, change controls) in a timely manner, in order to comply with lnvicro policies and regulatory requirements.
- To perform self-inspections/audits in line with Invicro’s audit program.
- To facilitate continuous process improvement.
- Reasonable related duties as directed by management

**Essential Skills and Experience**
- BSc or MSc in a scientific discipline
- Demonstrable knowledge of GMP, relevant regulations and guidelines
- Previous radiochemistry experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.
- A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning
- Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail
- Ability to work methodically in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment