Radiochemist with Radiopharmaceutical Production and Quality Assurance Role

Job Description - Radiochemist with Radiopharmaceutical Production and Quality Assurance Role (2402974)Required Qualifications: (as evidenced by an attached resume)B.S. degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Radiochemistry or related field. Demonstrated track record in producing short half-life radioisotopes (11C, 18F, 68Ga, etc.) labeled PET radiotracers routinely for use in clinical or preclinical studies. One year’s experience with quality assurance.Preferred Qualifications:Experience developing and producing PET radiotracers for clinical uses in a cGMP compliant environment, operating automated synthesis module for 11C- and/or 18F- labeled PET radiotracers production. Ample knowledge about Federal regulations related to radiopharmaceutical productions (USP823, 825, 797, etc.) and extensive experience in quality control and/or quality assurance process in radiopharmaceutical production site.Brief Description of Duties:The Radiopharmaceutical Production Chemist will play a lead role in the production of PET radiotracers for human use, and the development of standard operating procedures for tracer production and maintenance of the Radiochemistry Laboratory.Developing clinical batch production method for producing PET tracers for human use. Routinely producing 11C- and 18F-labeled tracers for human use. Packaging of radiopharmaceuticals for transport. Participate in the process of radiometabolite analysis.Participate in the process of quality control and release of PET radiopharmaceuticals. Play quality assurance role for radiopharmaceutical production laboratory.Developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for tracer production. Assist with the preparation of research papers and abstracts/manuscripts for submission to peer review journals and regular societies’ meetings.Participate in maintenance of cGMP clean room and production facilities.Help to order laboratory supplies and manage inventory.Other duties as assigned.Special Notes:The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA.In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.Visit our

WHY WORK HERE

page to learn about the

total rewards

we offer.The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.Job Number:

2402974Official Job Title:

Principal Research Support Specialist Job Field:

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)Primary Location

Department/Hiring Area: OSASchedule:

Full-timeShift:

Day Shift Shift Hours: Hours will varyPosting Start Date:

Posting End Date:

Appointment Type: RegularSalary Grade: E79SBU Area: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook

#J-18808-Ljbffr