Pharmaceutical Production Chemist & Steriles

Network Scientific Ltd.; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist manufacturing company near Preston is seeking a Pharmaceutical Production Chemist. The role involves synthesizing and dispensing radiopharmaceuticals while adhering to strict GMP and ISO standards. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a relevant scientific field and the ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends. This position offers competitive pay and excellent training opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a scientific discipline.
• Prior experience of working in a highly regulated environment (cGMP and/or ISO standards) is essential.
• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts including nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Synthesis of radiopharmaceutical products (cyclotron operation).
• Dispensing radiopharmaceutical products into vials.
• Involvement in the packaging and shipment of products to patients.

Skills

Experience of working in a highly regulated environment

Ability to work 12 hour shifts including nights/weekends

Education

Degree in relevant scientific discipline or equivalent experience

Job description

Pharmaceutical Production Chemist Job

Are you looking for a varied role in Pharmaceutical Production? Do you have experience of working to GMP or ISO standards?

A manufacturer of specialist radiopharmaceuticals is currently seeking a Production Chemist to join the team at their site near Preston. The role will involve the synthesis, dispensing and distribution of radiopharmaceutical products. This is an ideal opportunity if you have some prior experience in a highly regulated environment and you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity.

Role Overview

• Permanent, Full Time.
• Due to the short shelf life of the products being manufactured you will be required to work unsociable shift patterns including nights and weekends (12 hour shifts). You will receive break periods meaning over a period of 28 days, 11 days are worked.
• Synthesis of radiopharmaceutical products (cyclotron operation)
• Dispensing of radiopharmaceutical products into vials.
• Involvement in the packaging and shipment of products to patients.

Requirements

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in relevant scientific discipline or equivalent working experience.
• Prior experience of working in a highly regulated environment (to cGMP and/or ISO standards) is essential.
• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts including nights/weekends.
• Prior experience of working a similar shift pattern including nights is highly beneficial.

In return

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to gain experience and full training in Radiopharmaceutical manufacturing to further your scientific career. You will receive a competitive starting salary in the region of £33,450pa. You will receive excellent training and development opportunities, with clearly defined training milestones.

For more information, please contact Louis Williams. If this pharmaceutical production job is not quite right for you, but you are interested in other opportunities, take a look at our other science jobs.