PET Systems Specialist - Remote

PharmaLogic is the fastest-growing SPECT & PET radiopharmaceutical solutions provider and contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with radiopharmacies across North America. We are passionate about expanding the power of radiopharmaceutical technology to provide transformative diagnostic and therapeutic agents to patients from bench to bedside. 

PharmaLogic offers you an exceptional opportunity to join our dynamic team as a PET Systems Specialist. 

If you have a passion for nuclear medicine and want to make a significant contribution to patient care while working in a stimulating and dynamic environment, then this opportunity is for you.  

With travel at 60-80%, this position can be worked out of the following locations: Los Angeles, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Denver, CO or Austin, TX

Reports To:    Associate Director of PET Operations

Position Title:    PET Systems Specialist

Role Summary:

As the PET Systems Specialist, you will play an essential role in support of PET Manufacturing facilities within the PHC Network. The position will have hands-on experience with radiochemistry synthesis, purification, and formulation of multiple radioisotopes, as well as executing studies in parallel and working alongside other laboratory scientists.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

1.    Responsible for production of PET radiotracers:

           Synthesis of generic and novel PET radiopharmaceuticals.

           Synthesis of IND and early phase Radioisotopes.

           Support analytical methods including HPLC, GC and TLC.

           Quality Control testing of final product.

2.    Operate, maintain, and train site personnel on automated radiochemistry synthesis units.

3.    Operate, maintain, and train site personnel on onsite analytical equipment. 

4.    Operate, maintain, and train site personnel on how to calibrate laboratory instruments and equipment to produce accurate results.

5.    Assist with improvement of GMP, radiation safety, and other processes.

6.    Follow all SOP guidelines for manufacturing and QC release testing of radiopharmaceutical products, raw material, finished and semi-finished product, environment, and facilities.

7.    Maintain clean and safe work environment, performing radiation safety duties in compliance with safety and pharmaceutical regulations.

8.    Maintain accurate production and test/validation results.

9.    Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements │ Skills │Education:

•    Requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.

•    Travel 60-80%

•    Minimum three years related experience.

•    Familiarity with a GMP manufacturing environment and working with FDA and FDA cGMP regulations required. Knowledge of molecular imaging techniques and pharmaceutical study design and execution desired.

•     Experience with laboratory procedures and radiochemistry techniques (separation techniques – SPE) and analytical method, equipment (ICP-MS, ICP-OES, GC, TLC, and radiometric measures) highly favored.

•    Experience with HPLC, radiochemistry synthesis, US FDA cGMP, Radiation Safety Principles, Isotopes production and analytical equipment troubleshooting, and           maintenance required.

•    Excellent communication, analytical, problem solving, presentation and computer/pc skills (including proficiency in Microsoft Suite and related software). 

•    Superior teamwork, multi-tasking, and time/project management skills.

•    Ability to work varying shifts.

•    Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Physical and Intellectual Requirements:    

Required are a mechanical aptitude; manual dexterity for manipulating small items; ability to lift between 16 to 50 lbs. and to handle frequent crawling, stooping, crouching and kneeling; ability to analyze situations, set priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced and dynamic environment; effective organizational skills; a commitment to continuous learning and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.