Radiochemist

curium • Ireland, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Curium is the world’s largest nuclear medicine company with more than a century of industry experience. We develop, manufacture and distribute world-class radiopharmaceutical products to help patients around the globe. Our proven heritage combined with a pioneering approach are the hallmarks to deliver innovation, excellence and unparalleled service. With manufacturing facilities across Europe and the United States, Curium delivers SPECT, PET and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical solutions for life-threatening diseases to over 14 million patients annually. The name ‘Curium’ honors the legacy of pioneering radioactive researchers Marie and Pierre Curie, after whom the radioactive element curium was named and emphasizes our focus on nuclear medicine. The tagline ‘Life Forward’ represents our commitment to securing a brighter future for all those we serve: An enhanced quality of care for our patients. A trusted partner to our customers. A supportive employer to our valued team.

Requirements

• Knowledge of working within a GMP environment.
• A willingness to work flexibly and commit to early working hours in shift pattern.
• Related Science Degree (Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Pharmacy or related discipline)
• Excellent team player
• Able to work on own initiative
• Good customer relation skills
• Communication skills
• Practical ability
• Excellent timekeeping competences
• Stress handling
• Excellent attention to detail
• Full Driving Licence (Required)
• Work permit Visa (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Ionising Radiation Local Rules, COSSH and Health & Safety procedure
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry and good manufacturing practice is desirable
• Experience in sterile manufacture would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Manufacture PET radiopharmaceuticals using hot cells in a clean environment (aseptic manufacture and terminal sterilization)
• Sanitisation/cleaning cleanroom suite facilities
• Dispensing of PET radiopharmaceuticals
• Daily operation of cyclotron and associated support equipment
• Adopting radiation protection technique at all times ALARA
• Packing and dispatch of radiopharmaceuticals according to local guidelines and transport regulations
• Collating received orders and inputting them into the dispensing planning
• To carry out staff training and knowledge sharing when applicable
• Cleanroom monitoring including environmental monitoring, radiation monitoring and quality assurance compliance
• Preventative maintenance and repair of synthesis, dispensing and cyclotron equipment
• Monitoring and upkeep of PET radiochemistry modules and environment
• Assisting with the routine monitoring of facility and equipment
• Routine servicing of equipment
• Receipting goods, checking materials and performing the stock control of consumables, chemicals and gases and disposal of waste chemicals and materials
• Recording of the logs for fridge, freezers, isolator checks and all other logs
• Raising and completing deviation reports where applicable
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis and CAPA identification
• Effective communication with all colleagues to facilitate efficiency in both production and quality related matters
• Maintain paper and electronic records from all production processes for statutory purposes, including production and quality control under GMP
• Comply with the requirements of the Pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Ionising Radiation Local Rules, COSSH and Health & Safety procedure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level