Senior PET Radiopharmaceutical Technician (Analytical Chemist) - Radiology

Position Summary
The Senior PET Radiopharmaceutical Technician position is responsible for performing quality control analyses of clinical, investigational and developmental radiopharmaceuticals and supports clinical research development as needed. This position is well suited for an individual with a strong background in analytical analysis (i.e. HPLC, GC, TLC, and so on).

Job Description

Normal laboratory environment. Exposure to radioactive compounds on a daily basis.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs analyses of final radiopharmaceuticals for clinical or research use. Prepares standards used in analysis. Troubleshoots instrumentation that is used for radiopharmaceutical analysis as required.
• Performs radiopharmaceutical quality control validation tests as required.
• Performs all aspects of method development required for radiopharmaceutical production and research under supervision of the quality assurance manager or designee.
• Orders necessary supplies in a timely and cost-efficient manner and ensures the supplies are received following standard operating procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science related area highly preferred.
• Experience in analytical chemistry and working with radioactive compounds.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician.
• Knowledge of personal computers.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to perform duties quickly and efficiently under time constraints.
• Ability to use analytical equipment(i.e. High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC)).
• Willingness to be trained in the handling of radioactivity.

Required Qualifications

BS / BA or equivalent experience in a lab or FDG manufacturing facility.

Grade
C11

Salary Range
$53,900.00 - $83,500.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

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