Senior Research Radiochemist

About This Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Research Radiochemist to support AIBN Cyclotron and Radiochemistry Capability in the delivery of radiochemistry services. You will have significant experience and expertise in the manufacture of radiotracers, radiopharmaceuticals, and investigational medicinal products for clinical and pre-clinical research.

Experience in the operation and maintenance of a medical cyclotron would be well regarded, as you will support preclinical and clinical tracer production at the Cyclotron and Radiochemistry Capability at AIBN & CAI. Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) exposure or experience would also be a benefit, as you will support the facility’s maintenance and standard operating procedures in this space.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assist the Cyclotron and Radiochemistry Facility Manager in maintaining cleanroom and clean workstation compliance with international standards, equipment calibration.
• Participate in maintaining the Radiochemistry Facility's Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS).
• Participate in expanding the availability of radiochemicals, radiotracers, radiopharmaceuticals, and investigational medicinal products.
• Assist in the development of radiolabelling strategies and quality control techniques.
• Contribute to authoring, revising, and implementing documentation as part of the PQS.
• Participate in the manufacturing of radiochemicals, radiotracers, radiopharmaceuticals, and investigational medicinal products.
• Operate the “Cyclone 18 Twin” cyclotron for the production of radioisotopes.
• Achieve and maintain certification as a Dangerous Goods Shipper.
• Participate in radiochemistry safety meetings.