PET Radiochemist
About The Position
Mayo Clinic is a top-ranked healthcare provider dedicated to patient needs and employee well-being, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. This role involves the daily production and quality control of routine PET drugs, assisting in the synthesis of PET radiopharmaceuticals for clinical and research studies. The position requires meticulous documentation for regulatory compliance and involves setting up and maintaining automated chemistry modules and laboratory equipment. Additionally, the PET Radiochemist will contribute to the development of synthesis procedures and provide training to other radiochemistry staff. This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship, and Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor's degree.
- Strong background in handling PET radiopharmaceuticals/radioisotopes.
- Experience working with radioactivity such as in a PET radiochemistry lab, nuclear medicine environment, or commercial nuclear chemistry laboratory specializing in PET radioisotope production required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in helping develop synthesis procedures is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for daily production and quality control of routine PET drugs.
- Assists in the synthesis of PET radiopharmaceuticals for clinical and research studies.
- Completes and maintains appropriate documentation required by federal and state agencies associated with the production and distribution of PET drug product/radioisotopes.
- Helps in set up and maintain automated chemistry modules and other laboratory equipment.
- Contributes to the development of synthesis procedures in the production of PET radiopharmaceuticals/radioisotopes.
- Provides instruction and training to other radiochemistry staff as needed.
- Responsible for daily quality control of routine PET drug products.
- Responsible for setup and use of analytical chemistry equipment.
- Responsible for assessing suitability of incoming materials.
- Responsible for determining acceptability of productions for release.
- Responsible for retrospective testing on productions post-release.
- Responsible for quality control method validation and post repair instrument verification.
- Responsible for qualification and monitoring of all vendors and suppliers.
- Responsible for the accuracy and upkeep of documentation used in all aspects of the facility.
- Responsible for ensuring adequate training of all PET Radiochemists.
- Responsible for conducting regular internal audits and self-inspections.
- Involved in deviation/OOS and CAPA investigations.
- Reviews and approves change control events and processes.
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
