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PET Radiochemistry Position - Brigham and Women's Hospital - Harvard Medical School

The Division of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging in the Department of Radiology at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and Harvard Medical School (HMS) seeks to hire a PET radiochemist to join the Biomedical Research Core (BICOR) program which produces PET radiopharmaceuticals for human research studies. This program operates in a state-of-the-art facility that includes a Cyclotron, PET Radiochemistry laboratories and Radiopharmacy, and small animal imaging resources.

The successful candidate will independently develop processes and controls for literture and novel compounds, maintain PET isotope production, and quality assurance within the Cyclotron facility. Candidates must have documented skills and experience in PET isotope and chemistry R&D, and production along with a significant familiarity with cyclotron operations.

Ph.D. or equivalent in radiochemistry, medical chemistry, organic chemistry or similar area is required.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
BWH and HMS are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.
Women and under-represented minorities are encouraged to apply.

Forward CV, letter of interest and references to:

Marcelo F. Di Carli, MD
Chief of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Department of Radiology
75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115
P: 617.732.6291
F: 617.582.6056|
Email: mdicarli@partners.org

Radiochemist - MD Anderson, Houston, TX

Radiochemist
MD Anderson
Center for Adv Biomed Imaging
7455 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77054

Function:	Responsible for manufacturing and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) undergoing clinical and preclinical research protocols.
Scope:	Impacts Experimental Diagnostic Imaging Department translational research program at the Center for Biomedical Imaging Research (CABIR).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Operates, maintains and calibrates automated and semi-automated radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control equipment. Performs all duties associated with manufacturing and quality control of diagnostic imaging agents for PET. Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to comply with Current Good Manufacturing Practice for manufacturing of PET radiopharmaceuticals. In collaboration with staff provides data to support Chemical Manufacturing and Control (CMC) documents as part of INDs submissions. Follows and observes all radiation safety procedures in agreement with the ALARA principle. Provides related training to other staff members as required

EDUCATION:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Three years experience in manufacturing and or quality control of PET radiopharmaceuticals.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Preferred:

Authorized user listed in Radioactive Materials (RAM) License as per Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

WORK CONDITIONS:
Research environment.

CONTACT: Gonzalez-Lepera,Carlos E [mailto:CEGonzalez1@mdanderson.org]

SEE www.mdanderson.org

Senior Radiochemist (QC/QA Manager), MD Anderson, Houston, TX

SUMMARY: Senior Radiochemist (QC/QA Manager)

                       MD Anderson
                       Center for Adv Biomed Imaging
                       1881 East Road
                       Houston, TX 77054

Function:	Responsible for manufacturing and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) undergoing clinical and preclinical research protocols.
Scope:	Impacts translational research program at the Center for Biomedical Imaging Research (CABIR).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Operates, maintains and calibrates automated and semi-automated radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control equipment. Performs and functions in all duties associated with manufacturing and quality control of diagnostic imaging agents for PET in an independent manner. Responsible for day-to-day operations of radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control equipment. Provides guidance and supervision to other radiochemists and quality control personnel in the facility. Reviews, evaluates, and follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to comply with Current Good Manufacturing Practice for manufacturing of PET radiopharmaceuticals. Plans and conducts tests to generate data in support of Chemical Manufacturing and Control (CMC) documents as part of INDs submissions. Proposes and conducts experiments to implement manufacturing and quality control methods for new radiopharmaceuticals. Follows and observes all radiation safety procedures in agreement with the ALARA principle. Provides related training to other staff members as required.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:
Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION:

Received:	Director, Cyclotron Radiochemistry and or designee.
Given:	None

EDUCATION:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Five years experience in manufacturing and or quality control of PET radiopharmaceuticals.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Preferred:

Authorized user listed in Radioactive Materials (RAM) License as per Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

CONTACT: Gonzalez-Lepera,Carlos E [mailto:CEGonzalez1@mdanderson.org]
or go to www.mdanderson.org to apply.

Nuclear Pharmacy Technician, Mass General Hospital, Boston, MA

General Overview
	Under direction of the Manager of PET Production Chemistry, provides a variety of services to support the safe and efficient production and use of PET radioactive drugs for research and clinical diagnostic use. Assists PET nuclear pharmacists and radiochemists in all aspects of the day to day operation of the PET radiopharmaceutical production facility operating under cGMP, including radiochemical production area, analytical laboratory and clean room.
	Responsibilities
	1. Under direction of the nuclear pharmacists will assist in the aseptic preparation of PET radiopharmaceuticals in a cGMP clean room environment. a. Preparation of sterile filtration assemblies b. Environmental monitoring of aseptic processes c. Inoculation of sterility media 2. Assists nuclear pharmacists in maintenance of cGMP clean room and production facility. 3. Assists nuclear pharmacists in the environmental and radiological monitoring of the clean room, production area and quality control lab 4. Assists nuclear pharmacists and radiochemists in the production of PET radiopharmaceuticals: a. Cleaning of automated radiochemistry synthesis units b. Maintenance of automated radiochemistry synthesis units c. Operation of automated radiochemistry synthesis units 5. Assists nuclear pharmacists and radiochemists in quality control of PET radiopharmaceuticals 6. Inventory management and stocking 7. Packaging of radiopharmaceuticals for transport
	Requirements
	o Valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License o High school diploma or equivalent is required. o Experience in the handling of radioactive materials, aseptic preparation and clean room experience preferred.
	Skills/Abilities/Competencies
	o Understanding of universal precautions and infection control. o Effective interpersonal, writing, and communication skills. o Attention to detail. o Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to work in high-pressure situations. o Must be able to lift 60 lbs. o Experience in the handling of radioactive materials, aseptic preparation and clean room experience preferred.

CONTACT: Full job descriptions and applications accepted at http://www.massgeneral.org/careers/

PET Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing Tech, Mass General Hospital, Boston, MA

General Overview
	Under direction of the Manager of PET Production Chemistry, provides a variety of services to support the safe and efficient production and use of PET radioactive drugs for research and clinical diagnostic use. Assists PET nuclear pharmacists and radiochemists in all aspects of the day to day operation of the PET radiopharmaceutical production facility operating under cGMP, including radiochemical production area, analytical laboratory and clean room.
	Responsibilities
	1. Under direction of the nuclear pharmacists will assist in the aseptic preparation of PET radiopharmaceuticals in a cGMP clean room environment. a. Preparation of sterile filtration assemblies b. Environmental monitoring of aseptic processes c. Inoculation of sterility media 2. Assists nuclear pharmacists in maintenance of cGMP clean room and production facility. 3. Assists nuclear pharmacists in the environmental and radiological monitoring of the clean room, production area and quality control lab 4. Assists nuclear pharmacists and radiochemists in the production of PET radiopharmaceuticals: a. Cleaning of automated radiochemistry synthesis units b. Maintenance of automated radiochemistry synthesis units c. Operation of automated radiochemistry synthesis units 5. Assists nuclear pharmacists and radiochemists in quality control of PET radiopharmaceuticals 6. Inventory management and stocking 7. Packaging of radiopharmaceuticals for transport
	Requirements
	o High school diploma or equivalent is required. o Experience in the handling of radioactive materials, aseptic preparation and clean room experience preferred.
	Skills/Abilities/Competencies
	o Understanding of universal precautions and infection control. o Effective interpersonal, writing, and communication skills. o Attention to detail. o Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to work in high-pressure situations. o Must be able to lift 60 lbs.
	Shift
	11:00am-7:00pm CONTACT: Full job descriptions and applications accepted at http://www.massgeneral.org/careers/

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