Lead Radiochemist, Cyclotron and Radiochemsitry Facility

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. degree or equivalent in radiochemistry or a related scientific field (e.g., chemistry) in addition to seven years of relevant clinical radiopharmaceutical production experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of radiochemistry with a focus on 18F,11C, 15O, 13N, 68Ga, 64Cu, 89Zr radiolabeling strategies and troubleshooting.
• Comprehensive understanding of solid target chemistry, including extraction and purification, of e.g. 68Ga, 64Cu, and 89Zr is a desired qualification.
• Extensive knowledge of radiotracer development process from bench (production) to preclinical (biological evaluations relevant for theragnostic isotopes) to clinical applications (knowledge of radioisotopes applications in PET/CT/MRI SPECT imaging techniques.
• Expert level knowledge and hands on experience with operating, optimizing, and troubleshooting automated radiosynthesis platforms (prefer GE FX N and/or FX C series of automated modules). Extensive knowledge of developing / modifying the automated equipment accordingly.
• Extensive experience with radiotracer quality control techniques, including High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC), gas chromatography (GC), Radioactivity Detectors, endotoxin, etc.
• Prior experience with cyclotron operation is preferred.
• Expert knowledge with CMC documentation for novel radiotracers, consistent with requirements for IND, NDA, ANDA, RDRC or other regulatory pathways.
• Prior experience with USP <823> Radiopharmaceutical Drug Production.
• Ability to follow established radiation safety procedures while developing and executing an approved radiochemistry production.
• General computer skills, experience with databases, cloud-based storage, and the ability to quickly learn/master various scientific computer programs.
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a cross-functional team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Expert knowledge of the principles of engineering and related natural sciences.
• Demonstrated project leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading and/or managing technical professionals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds. 
• Occasionally stand/walk, sit, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp forcefully.
• Rarely kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, use a telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, operate foot and/or hand controls, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be exposed to high voltage electricity, radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise > 80dB TWA, Allergens/Biohazards/Chemicals/Asbestos, confined spaces, working at heights 10 feet, temperature extremes, heavy metals, unusual work hours or routine overtime and/or inclement weather.
• May require travel.
   

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
   

The expected pay range for this position is $118,000 to $164,000 annually.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
 

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