Quality Control Radiochemist in Keele

We have a fantastic opportunity for a QC Radiochemist to join our Radiopharmacy team. If you are a newly qualified graduate or an experienced individual with an Analytical Chemistry background looking for a challenging yet rewarding career, then this may be the opportunity you are looking for.

Candidates working in QC will report to the QC Manager and shall receive training in all aspects of radiopharmaceutical testing for release including GC, HPLC, r-TLC, Gamma spectroscopy etc. Extensive training in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), radiation safety and Quality Management Systems will be delivered to all.

Radiopharmaceuticals by their very nature have an extremely short shelf-life. As such these roles will entail unsocial hours and shift work. This is reflected in the remuneration with a local shift pattern to assure a harmonious work-life balance is maintained. The role includes routine progress assessments and staged salary uplifts that are awarded as training milestones are achieved. Hours of work for the roles are 40 hours per week Monday-Sunday.

We are inviting applications from newly and experienced graduates from a scientific background. To be considered for the role you must hold a BSc/MSc (or expect to graduate at the end of this academic year).

• Operate and maintain routine protocols for the chemistry laboratory in strict adherence to GMP and relevant EU pharmacopoeia standards.
• Manage raw material sampling, testing and release system.

• Ensure efficient performance of, and undertake first-line maintenance of, Quality Control equipment including HPLC (radiochemical and chemical purity of 18F FDG), Gas Chromatography, pH measurement, Osmolality and LAL.

• Maintain records of faults on any dysfunction - operational or equipment.

• In association with the QC Manager to develop, implement and manage cGMP, Quality Control and Quality Assurance systems and procedures for standard PET tracers.

• Ordering of chemicals, glassware, cleaning and other consumables for routine QC analysis.
• Formulation of reagents for radiochemistry, mixing of solvents for HPLC and other analyses, cleaning of glassware and disposal of waste chemicals and materials.

• Prepare updated SOPs in accordance with the relevant guidelines as may be necessary from time to time for approval by QA and adoption by the unit.

• Provide training and support for others selected as rota / backup in undertaking routine QC operations.

• Strictly adhere to GMP, GLP and safety protocols laid down by the MHRA, EA and HSE in accordance with issued licenses as determined from time to time.
• Corresponding adherence to local rules.

Alliance Medical are Europe’s leading independent provider of imaging services. We combine service excellence and innovative imaging technologies to improve patient care and support NHS and independent organisations with their ongoing imaging requirements. Our approach has delivered consistent company growth for more than 30 years.

• Collaboration: We work together and in partnership for all our patients. We respect expertise and combine it to achieve more.
• Excellence: We never compromise. We strive to deliver the very best in everything we do to ensure the highest quality of care. We treat our patients and each other with compassion, dignity and respect.
• Learning: Knowledge and understanding comes from learning. At Alliance Medical we are committed to ensuring that each and every one of us keeps on learning and that we continuously look for improved ways of working.
• Efficiency: Efficiency in healthcare means more patients get better care. We constantly seek new ways to use the scarce resource of healthcare more intelligently so that more people can live longer, fuller lives.
• Openness: We act with transparency and honesty in everything we do, where staff are encouraged to speak up to ensure a safe and secure environment for our patients.