PET QC Chemist

Perceptive Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A scientific firm is seeking a QC analyst for method development and quality control of PET radiotracers in a GMP environment. Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree in Chemistry and at least 2 years of QC lab experience, particularly in HPLC. The role involves supporting clinical studies with a focus on compliance and analytical processes.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday

Optional dental insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Life assurance

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a QC laboratory.
• Experience in HPLC.
• Experience in aGMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC of assigned radiotracers.
• Develop, validate, and document QC methods.
• Support clinical and pre-clinical studies through analytical chemistry.

Skills

HPLC experience

QC laboratory experience

aGMP environment experience

Education

Undergraduate degree in Chemistry

Job description

Apart from job satisfaction, we can offer you:

YOURSELF

25 days’ holiday (with the option to buy more)

HEALTH

Optional dental insurance, health assessments and health cash plans

Cycle to Work scheme

WEALTH

Company Pension Scheme, matching contributions up to 5% of salary

Life assurance

Season ticket loans

Job Summary

In this role you'll perform QC method development and routine analysis of PET radiotracers to support clinical and pre-clinical studies in a GMP environment.

Job Responsibilities

QC of assigned radiotracers according to project distribution and the scanning schedule.

QC implementation of newly assigned radiotracers: method development, validation and documentation.

Providing routine QC support to clinical and pre-clinical studies.

Providing analytical chemistry support for precursor characterization, radiotracer and radioligand purification.

Data processing including HPLC and GC.

Documenting QC records to ensure compliance with cGMP.

Raising and investigating Out Of Specification (OOS) results and Deviation within QMS.

Presenting technical QC issues to internal and external audits, if required.

Training and educating others in your area of expertise.

Keeping up to date with relevant procedures and policies, as well as new analytical techniques and processes (small molecules and biological products).

Presenting results to internal and external audiences, when required.

Maintaining adequate stocks of laboratory supplies

Completing routine laboratory tasks, e.g., preparing HPLC buffers, calibration standards, etc.

Required Skills:

Minimum 2 years' experience in a QC laboratory.

Experience in HPLC

Experience in aGMP environment

Knowledge and Preferred Skills:

Experience in GC is an advantage.

Experience working with short-lived radioisotopes preferable (especially carbon-11 and fluorine-18) is desirable.

Experience in change control is preferable.

Education:

Undergraduate degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline