Scientist II, Radiochemistry

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The Scientist II, Radiochemistry will provide scientific and technical expertise to support the development, validation, transfer, and execution of radiochemistry processes for radiopharmaceutical products in a GMP-regulated environment. This role requires strong hands-on knowledge of radiochemistry principles, analytical methods, manufacturing and QC procedures, radiopharmaceutical process development, and radiation safety protocols. The successful candidate will be responsible for authoring, reviewing, and maintaining high-quality GMP documentation, including protocols, reports, batch records, SOPs, deviations, change controls, and supporting materials for regulatory submissions. This position will collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, and external partners to ensure radiochemistry activities are scientifically sound, compliant, well documented, and aligned with applicable USP <823> guidelines.

Key Accountabilities:

• Strong scientific expertise in radiochemistry, radiopharmaceutical process development, and radioactive material handling.
• Demonstrated experience working in a GMP-regulated environment with strong understanding of data integrity and audit-ready documentation practices.
• Ability to author, review, and maintain GMP documentation, including SOPs, batch records, protocols, reports, deviations, change controls, and validation records.
• Knowledge of radiation safety protocols, ALARA principles, contamination control, and safe handling of radionuclides.
• Experience with radiochemical analytical techniques and QC methods such as HPLC, TLC, GC, radio-TLC, dose calibrators, and related radiation safety instrumentation.
• Experience supporting method development, method transfer, process validation, and manufacturing and QC procedure implementation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate technical issues, support root cause analysis, and implement scientifically sound corrective actions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with Manufacturing, QC, QA, Regulatory, and external partners.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a radiopharmaceutical environment.

Position Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Education: A Ph.D. or M.Sc. degree in Radiochemistry, Chemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, or a related field is desired. A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of relevant experience and/or training in commercial cGMP radiopharmaceutical manufacturing is required.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in radiochemical synthesis, radiopharmaceutical development, and characterization techniques. Familiarity with modern analytical instrumentation and quality control methodologies is essential.
• Knowledge: Strong theoretical and practical understanding of radioisotope production methods, radiochemistry principles, and radiation safety protocols. Proficiency in interpreting and analyzing scientific data is crucial.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with radiochemical synthesis techniques, radioisotope production systems, HPLC, GC, mass spectrometry, gamma spectroscopy and hot cell with manipulator arms. Proficiency in software tools for data analysis and scientific reporting.
• Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with regulatory guidelines, including cGMP, GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), GDP (Good Documentation Practice) and radiation safety regulations. Experience working in a controlled laboratory environment is preferred.
• Collaboration and Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team. Excellent written and oral communication skills to convey scientific concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Detail-oriented: Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills to maintain accurate records, track experiments, and report results.

Key Capabilities:

• Commitment to excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do
• Results-oriented: Driven to achieve goals and objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results
• Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges
• Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using clear and concise language
• Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, actively sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals
• Resilience: Demonstrate the ability to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in the face of challenges
• Inclusive mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities, and willing to take on new challenges
• Ethical behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders
• Continuous learning: Show a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills