Radiopharmaceutical Scientist

As aRadiopharmaceutical Scientist you will be manufacturing radiopharmaceutical products and their associated manufacturing devices. This is a dynamic role that will also provide opportunity to take on QA/QC tasks within a controlled laboratory environment This is a Brisbane based position with relocation support on offer if required.
Who will you be working with?
Our client is a clinical stage radiopharmaceutical company developing treatments to significantly improve survival and quality of life for patients with cancer. As they continue to make advancements in their product development and clinical phases, there are opportunities to be part this high-performing team who are experts in their field.
What are the benefits?

• Competitive salary package + relocation support (if required)
• Opportunity for employer sponsored VISA
• Career growth on offer
• Culture of team work towards common goals

What will you be doing?
As a Radiopharmaceutical Scientist you will bring your expertise to guide the small manufacturing team to deliver on key timelines and ensure that products are manufactured to essential specifications and regulatory requirements.
The manufacturing process focuses on two key elements – the manufacturing device and the radiopharmaceutical API. As such, each day brings variety as the processes are scaled up to ensure that critical clinical timelines are met. As the company evolves from R&D production to commercial production there will be a need to apply GMP guidelines to meet quality and regulatory requirements such as TGA and FDA.
Note that some early morning starts and night shifts will be required for this role.
Key tasks of this role include:

• Plan and perform analysis and manufacture of radiopharmaceutical APIs and devices
• Perform in-process and final product quality checks
• Support the transition and setup of equipment to the new facility (within Brisbane) including validation and verification activities
• Collaborate with external partners to support product development and manufacturing needs
• Training and supervising junior team members.

What do you need?
This role requires a background in either radiopharmaceuticals, medicinal chemistry, optics/photonics, or nuclear physics. We are seeking candidates who thrive on delivering high quality products and are highly driven to be part of this incredible team.
Other key requirements of this role include:

• A tertiary qualification in organic, medicinal or radiochemistry or equivalent; and 1-2 years’ experience in academia or relevant industry
• A strong understanding of manufacturing scale up including quality and regulatory frameworks such as GMP, ISO 9001, TGA and FDA
• Proven experience solving problems related to analytical procedures or manufacturing optimisation
• Hands-on experience with HPLC, MS or similar analytical instruments
• A Queensland Radiation Use Licence would be highly desired
• A positive approach and the ability to work effectively in a small team environment.

Note that this role is working with radiation products in a safety controlled and regulated environment so you must be comfortable working in this environment and maintaining a Queensland Radiation Use Licence (provided by the company).
Apply now or, if you have any questions, please contact Dara Singh at dsingh@fuserecruitment.com.

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