Research Technician for Quality Control

UCL Department / Division
Division of Medicine
Specific unit / Sub department
Department of Imaging
Location of position
London
Grade
7
Hours
Full Time
Salary
(inclusive of London allowance)
£36,770 - £44,388 per annum
Duties and Responsibilities
The Centre for Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry (CRC) is a multidisciplinary academic unit that develops and distributes imaging biomarkers for the advancement of medical research and healthcare. The position will involve Quality Control (QC) analysis of positron emission tomography (PET) tracers according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). You will be expected to develop analytical procedures using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC), be responsible for quality control of PET tracers and other products according to GMP regulations, and to write technical procedures and documentation.
This post is funded until 31 December 2023 in the first instance.
Key Requirements
The post requires a BSc (2.2 or higher) or higher degree in chemistry, natural sciences or pharmacology, and excellent laboratory skills. The successful candidate must have expert knowledge of analytical chemistry, and experience with HPLC. Previous experience working under GMP, and with radioactivity, is desirable.
You must be able to develop, write and follow standardised technical procedures for analytical quality control of GMP products, to work calmly and safely under pressure, and to work to a high level of cleanliness.
Further Details
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
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For an informal discussion please contact Professor Erik Arstad([email protected]).
For any queries regarding this advert or recruitment process please contact Kinga Podolak ([email protected]).
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We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.
We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
Closing Date
16 Mar 2022
Latest time for the submission of applications
23.59
Interview date
TBC
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