Senior Radiochemist / Radiopharmaceutical ScientistDepartment: Chemistry & Physics (Science & Technology)
Sector: Government - State (Government & Defence)
Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range: $106,109 - $126,196 (including salary $90,204 - $107,554)
Professional 3 – Remuneration Package Range: $130,039 - $145,437 (including salary $110,873 - $124,173)
Location: Cyclotron Facility, Royal Darwin Hospital, Darwin
Several ongoing vacancies available. Selection will be made at the P2 or P3 level depending on the experience/qualifications of the successful applicant.
Key Responsibilities: Participate in the production of radiopharmaceuticals.Operate IBM Cyclotron Kiube and Synthera+ synthesis models.Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).Are you an experienced production specialist or radiochemist with a track record in the manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals? If yes, then we would love to hear from you.
The Cyclotron Facility at the Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) is a state-of-the-art facility producing radioisotopes used in the Position Emission Tomography (PET) scanner. The Cyclotron is one of the most powerful of its kind in Australia, ensuring locally produced radioisotopes enable faster diagnosis and treatment for Territorians.
Currently, NT Health is recruiting a Senior Radiochemist (P3) and a Radiopharmaceutical Scientist (P2) to join the Cyclotron Operations team in RDH.
Both positions work with the Cyclotron facility and Medical Imaging teams ensuring high-quality radiopharmaceuticals are produced, both routinely and for research and development. Collaborating with a team of medical professionals and operating state-of-the-art equipment, you will participate in the production, quality control, and quality assurance of Fluorine and Gallium-based radiopharmaceuticals for routine and outside-of-routine production requirements. You will also ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards, work health and safety policies, and foster a positive workplace culture.
Minimum Requirements: To be successful, you require tertiary qualifications in chemistry, pharmacy, or a relevant discipline, proven experience as a radiochemist working in a GMP environment manufacturing radiopharmaceuticals on cyclotron and synthesis modules. Demonstrated experience in optimization of radiolabeling protocols, yields, and purity to GMP standards is essential. To be appointed to the P3 position, you will need to demonstrate high-level expertise in the validation and management of GMP procedures for the production of radiopharmaceuticals.
Benefits: 6 weeks recreational leave, 3-day Christmas shutdown, and 3 weeks personal leave.Flexible work arrangements and work/life balance.Real career development opportunities and supported study.Relocation support & salary packaging.Opportunity to experience remote Aboriginal and tropical health care.NT Health continues to invest in Aboriginal health, remote health, acute care, and community services, and offers career advancement opportunities for health professionals who want to be part of making a difference to the lives of Territorians.
Application Process: Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume/CV, and copies of relevant qualifications.
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