QC Chemist (Analytical Chemistry) Nottingham Nottingham, England
Job description
Quality Control Chemist - Nottingham, England
Do you want to contribute to the future of healthcare? Come and join Siemens Healthineers as a QC Analytical Chemist within our PETNET team based in Nottingham, England.
PET / Radiopharmaceutical experience is not needed for this role as training will be given. We are looking for an experienced Analytical Chemist with experience of QC equipment such as HPLC, GC and IC including use, troubleshooting, maintenance experience as well as technical QC experience such as Data Integrity, Method Validation and Equipment Qualification.
This role requires you to work shift work to meet the needs of the business and can include 12:00 (midnight) – 08:00, 05:00-13:00, 07:00-15:00 and 08:00 -16:00 for which there is a shift allowance paid monthly. There is also paid overtime as and when required.
Part of the Siemens Healthineers, PETNET is at the forefront of radiopharmaceuticals and molecular imaging. We work with some of the world leading research organisations, pioneering new biomarkers and changing nuclear medicine for physicians and patients. With over 50 radiopharmaceutical distribution centres across the world, we are one of the largest PET (Positron Emission Tomography) biomarker producers globally. We are committed to developing innovative PET tracer technologies, thus helping to expand and advance the science of molecular imaging. Our UK sites are growing all the time, attracting expert technicians and scientists from across the industry.
Purpose of the role:
Siemens Healthineers are recruiting for a Senior Quality Control Chemist to assist the Head of Quality Control (QC) in the routine QC testing of radiopharmaceuticals at our cyclotron facility on the Nottingham City Hospital campus. The role will help to ensure that the requirements of Radiopharmaceutical Production, Radiation Compliance, Health and Safety, Good Manufacturing Practice and Licensing commitments are met. There is also the requirement to assist in microbiological monitoring of the site so candidates with some microbiological experience would be especially welcome.
Responsibilities:
- Perform QC testing and carry out environmental monitoring according to schedule
- Assist the Head of QC to ensure that production and QC activities are performed to the PETNET Quality System in accordance with cGMP
- Report KPI data to the Facility Manager
- Ensure ongoing continuous professional development to achieve full awareness and technical knowledge of all current legislation and scientific development associated with PET radiopharmaceuticals and their production
- Ensure adequate stock levels of QC consumables are maintained
- Assist in facility preparation for MHRA and other regulatory inspections where required
- Assist in the periodic review of PETNET standard operating procedures and generate updates or new procedures as required
- Report monthly customer doses/missed doses/credits to accounts for monthly billing
What do I need to qualify for this role?
- Experience of QC equipment, experience in analytical chemistry methods in cGMP environemnt, knowledge of HPLC, GC and IC
- Technical QC experience such as Data Integrity, Method Validation and Equipment Qualification.
- Experience in analytical chemistry methods in a cGMP environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector.
- A science degree or equivalent in Chemistry or Radiochemistry and knowledge and experience of equipment and process validation would also be beneficial although not essential.
Being part of our team:
Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company. More than 48,000 dedicated colleagues in over 70 countries are driven to shape the future of healthcare. An estimated 5 million patients across the globe benefit every day from our innovative technologies and services in the areas of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics and molecular medicine, as well as digital health and enterprise services.
The successful candidate would be required to work in accordance with a shift pattern which involves routine night and weekend working.
Your cultural fit:
Our unique team spirit arises from embracing different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge conventions. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That’s why we want you to seek, implement and celebrate your best ideas.
We recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.
