PET Radiochemist

About the role

The PET Radiochemist plays a crucial role in the production and quality control of routine PET drugs. They assist in the synthesis of PET radiopharmaceuticals for clinical and research studies. This position involves setting up and maintaining automated chemistry modules and other laboratory equipment, developing synthesis procedures, and providing instruction and training to other radiochemistry staff.

Responsibilities

• Produces and quality controls routine PET drug products daily.
• Assists in the setup and use of analytical chemistry equipment.
• Affirms the suitability of incoming materials.
• Determines the acceptability of productions for release.
• Conducts retrospective testing on productions post-release.
• Validates quality control methods and verifies instruments after repairs.
• Quality Control: Assesses daily quality control of routine PET drug products; sets up and uses analytical chemistry equipment; assesses material suitability; determines production acceptability; conducts retrospective testing; validates quality control methods; verifies instrument post-repair.
• Quality Assurance: Qualifies and monitors all vendors and suppliers; maintains accurate documentation; ensures adequate training of all PET Radiochemists; conducts regular internal audits and self-inspections; investigates deviations and OOS issues; conducts CAPA investigations; reviews and approves change control events and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, nuclear medicine technology, pharmacy, or a related field.
• Experience in handling PET radiopharmaceuticals/radioisotopes, working with radioactivity, and in a PET radiochemistry lab, nuclear medicine environment, or commercial nuclear chemistry laboratory specializing in PET radioisotope production.
• Experience in developing synthesis procedures is preferred.
• Strong teaching and training skills, along with group interaction and presentation abilities.
• Basic Life Support Certification required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retail: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Pay

$42.31 - $63.50 / hour

Schedule

Full Time Hours/Pay Period: 80 Schedule Details: M-F 8-hour shifts. 0500-1330 Weekend Schedule: NO

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Mayo Clinic locations include Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and international locations.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.