Senior Radiopharmaceutical Chemist (Fixed Term)

Applications are invited for the position of Senior Radiopharmaceutical Chemist in the Radiopharmaceutical Unit (RPU), Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre, a Major Imaging Research Facility within the Department of Clinical Neurosciences located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. The key function of the RPU is to manufacture short-lived radiopharmaceuticals to the high standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for the clinical imaging technique of Positron Emission Tomography (PET).

This is a unique role within the RPU, leading on the implementation of new radiopharmaceuticals and supporting the restart and completion of a specific Alzheimer's disease PET radioligand.

You will work within the Production Team and be responsible for the preparation, formulation and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals, along with ensuring good radiopharmacy practice and involvement in the management of the GMP radiochemistry laboratories.

In addition, the post holder will perform scheduled radiosynthesis and QC of standard radiopharmaceuticals labelled, either with C-11 or F-18, for PET imaging studies at the Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre and external groups. This will also involve radionuclide productions with the cyclotron and close liaison with GE concerning all aspects of cyclotron maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in synthetic chemistry or radiochemistry, experience in PET radiochemistry, asceptic radiopharmaceutical techniques and a good range of aseptic/manufacturing experience, plus knowledge of UK and EU GMP/GLP regulations. The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic team, with the ability to work on your own initiative and organize time & workload accordingly.  You will also be motivated, reliable and have good communication skills and excellent record keeping skills.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 24 months in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/47023.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Please quote reference SR42134 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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