Radiochemist

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 diversity as inextricably linked goals.

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Education:

Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field.

Qualifications:

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 50% – 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $65,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for Process Dev & Mfg Scientist I is $65,000; the starting salary for Process Dev & Mfg Scientist II is $70,000; the starting salary for Process Dev & Mfg Scientist III is $85,000. Starting salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the “Apply Now” button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Contact:

Gabriella Fisk
[email protected]
608-890-0034
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Process Dev & Mfg Scientist I(RE005) or Process Dev & Mfg Scientist II(RE006) or Process Dev & Mfg Sci III(RE007)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/RADIOLOGY/RADIOLOGY

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

294501-AS

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.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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