Radiochemist

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: This Radiochemist position works for the Radiopharmaceutical Production Facility (RPF) within the Department of Radiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The RPF is housed in the Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research (WIMR) building. The RPF\'s mission is to advance radiopharmaceutical translational research. Current staff includes a Nuclear Medicine Physician Director, Radiopharmacist Manager, a second Radiochemist, and a Nuclear Pharmacy Specialist. The Radiochemist will participate in cGMP PET manufacturing of FDA approved kits, aNDA, and IND radiopharmaceuticals for successful production of radiopharmaceuticals used in cancer imaging, cardiac perfusion, and other disease oriented imaging for UW Health patients. The successful candidate will also collaborate with researchers to help develop pre- clinical and phase-1 radiopharmaceuticals for first in human and animal studies with the goal of advancing research agents to commercial production. This position will be expected to design and conduct experiments with radioactive substances; collect and analyze data from instruments such as gas chromatogaphs (GC), HPLC, Thin Layer Chromatography (radio-TLC), sterility testing, and endotoxin testing to ensure developed release criteria; set up, calibrate, and operate instruments during the preparation and quality control testing of the radiopharmaceutical prior to becoming approved for administration to human and/or animal patients. Some of the software and instruments the candidate will use include, but are not limited to, BioTrax, Agilent ChemStation, and Chromeleon. Responsibilities: Process Development and Manufacturing Scientist I (RE005) Process Development and Manufacturing Scientist II (RE006) Process Development and Manufacturing Scientist III (RE007) Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/46E82BCDBEF34831