Deputy Radiopharmacy Production Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual, with attention to detail and a flexible attitude to work, to join our team of experts who produce radiopharmaceuticals to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards in a purpose designed aseptic facility.

This role is to cover maternity leave and will be fixed term for 12 months. This post can also be offered as a secondment opportunity to Cardiff University employees.

In this role you will be a key member of PETIC’s GMP Team and will be responsible for PET GMP Production activities and will assist the Head of Radiopharmacy Production in managing the production team delivering these activities. The post holder will also support the R&D team in delivering their activities.

You will also participate in an active rota of production and dispensing and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals, operating a range of automated and manual radiochemical synthesis.

You will be involved in a wide range of tasks, assisting in all aspects of operating and maintaining the facility to GMP standards, including equipment and laboratory maintenance, environmental monitoring, incoming materials management, and stock control. This post provides an opportunity to develop a range of skills and acquire technical expertise in a range of equipment. You will also participate in completion of GMP documentation for all aspects of production and quality control.

The Wales Research and Diagnostic PET Imaging Facility is a state-of-the-art PET centre. Equipment includes an IBA18/9 cyclotron with a range of targets, Gravatom hot cells hosting Fastlab and Trasis radiochemistry systems, automated dispensing systems and a fully equipped quality control laboratory with (Radio-)chromatography equipment, Multi-channel Analysis, Endotoxin and Gas Chromatography. 

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), fixed term/secondment for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

Salary: £40,247 - £45,163 per annum (Grade 6)

If you would like to know more about this position, then please contact Syed Bukhari on 02920 742005 or via his email BukhariS4@cardiff.ac.uk

Please be aware that the typical working day will begin between 07:00am- 09.00am, which will be dependent upon the GMP production rota.  However, there may also be a rare occasion to work flexibly with a possible start time as early as 4.00am or on a Saturday if there is a critical business need.

Closing date: Tuesday, 11 March 2025

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
 
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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