At a Glance
- Tasks: Manufacturing radiopharmaceuticals and ensuring compliance with GMP standards in a shift-based role.
- Company: Siemens Healthineers operates PETNET, a leader in radiopharmaceuticals and molecular imaging.
- Benefits: Enjoy an annual bonus opportunity and generous holiday entitlement as part of your package.
- Other info: This role involves operating a cyclotron particle accelerator and maintaining cleanrooms.
- Why this job: Join a pioneering team at the forefront of healthcare innovation and molecular imaging.
- Qualifications: An HND or higher in a physical science or engineering discipline is required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. As part of Siemens Healthineers, PETNET operates at the forefront of radiopharmaceuticals and molecular imaging. We work with world leading research organisations to pioneer new biomarkers, supporting physicians and improving outcomes for patients through nuclear medicine.
With nearly 50 radiopharmaceutical distribution centres worldwide, PETNET is one of the largest PET biomarker producers globally. We are committed to developing innovative PET tracer technologies and advancing the science of molecular imaging. Our UK sites continue to grow, attracting highly skilled technicians and scientists from across the industry.
We are now recruiting a Production Chemist to support the manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance in a regulated GMP environment.
The Role
As a Production Chemist, you will play a critical role in ensuring that radiopharmaceutical production, radiation compliance, Health & Safety, Good Manufacturing Practice, and licensing commitments are consistently met. This is a shift based role, requiring flexibility to meet customer demand and business needs.
- 1 week of night shift followed by 6 weeks of day shift
- Day shift: 06:00-14:00
- Night shift: 21:00-05:00
Your Responsibilities
- Manufacturing radiopharmaceuticals in line with Marketing Authorisations and/or specials licences, ensuring full compliance with the PETNET Quality System and cGMP requirements
- Cleaning and maintaining cleanrooms and associated equipment
- Working to a shift pattern that includes weekends, in line with operational demand
- Ensuring adequate stock levels of consumables
- Shipping dangerous goods in accordance with ADR regulations
- Collaborating with PETNET colleagues to ensure alignment of operational processes and effective backup across sites
- Operating the cyclotron particle accelerator
- Maintaining continuous professional development to stay current with legislation and scientific developments related to PET radiopharmaceutical production
- Supporting the review and development of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Assisting with site preparation for audits and inspections
Your Expertise
- An HND or higher qualification in a physical science or engineering discipline
- Good communication skills, including experience in a customer facing role
- Experience working within a GMP pharmaceutical production environment
Our benefits include:
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Flexible benefits platform
- Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression within a global organisation
Siemens Healthineers is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities.
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Siemens Healthineers offers a flexible benefits platform and opportunities for career progression within a global organisation. Located in the UK, PETNET is one of the largest PET biomarker producers globally, attracting skilled technicians and scientists. The team is dedicated to advancing the science of molecular imaging and improving patient outcomes.
