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PET Radiochemist

Columbia University, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Job Posting Details

Job Type: Officer of Administration

Bargaining Unit:

Regular/Temporary: Regular

End Date if Temporary:

Hours Per Week: 35

Standard Work Schedule:

Building:

Salary Range: $80,000.00 $100,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary The PET Radiochemist will manage the daily production and quality control of routine PET drugs. The PET RC assists in the synthesis of PET radiopharmaceuticals for clinical and research studies. The PET Radiochemist will also be responsible for completing and maintaining the appropriate documentation required by federal and state agencies associated with the production and distribution of the PET drug product/radioisotopes. The PET Radiochemist will help in set up and maintain automated chemistry modules and other laboratory equipment and the development of synthesis procedures in the production of PET radiopharmaceuticals/radioisotopes and will provide instruction and training to other radiochemistry staff as needed.

Responsibilities PET Radiochemist - quality control:

Oversee the daily quality control of routine PET drug products

Manage the setup and use of analytical chemistry equipment

Assessing suitability of incoming materials

In charge of determining acceptability of productions for release

Oversee retrospective testing on productions post-releaseManages quality control method validation and post repair instrument verification.

PET Radiochemist - quality assurance:

Responsible for qualification and monitoring of all vendors and suppliers.

Oversee the accuracy and upkeep of documentation used in all aspects of the facility

In control of ensuring adequate training of all PET Radiochemists

Responsible for conducting regular internal audits and self-inspections

Manages deviation/OOS and CAPA investigations

Reviews and approves change control events and processes.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a bachelor's degree plus four years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Strongly preferred master's degree in chemistry/radiochemistry or a related field with at least 2 years of experience working in the field.

Other Requirements

Experience in helping develop synthesis procedures is preferred.

Candidate should have strong skills in teaching and training, and with group interaction and presentations.

Experience in handling PET radiopharmaceuticals/radioisotopes working with radioactivity, such as in a PET radiochemistry lab, nuclear medicine environment, or commercial nuclear chemistry laboratory specializing in PET radioisotope production

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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