Radiochemist

Summary of Position

To participate in the production of PET radiotracers for clinical use. It involves production and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals, operating a range of automated and manual radiochemical synthesis. It also involves assisting in all aspects of operating and maintain the facility to GMP standards, including equipment and laboratory maintenance, environmental monitoring, incoming materials management, and stock control.

Essential Functions

- Manufacture PET radiopharmaceuticals using hot cells in a clean environment (aseptic manufacture and terminal sterilization) 

• Sanitisation/cleaning cleanroom suite facilities 

• Dispensing of PET radiopharmaceuticals 

• Daily operation of cyclotron and associated support equipment 

• Adopting radiation protection technique at all times ALARA 

• Packing and dispatch of radiopharmaceuticals according to local guidelines and tr...