Radiochemist I

2 weeks ago

Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre Full time
Responsible for higher level activities in the assigned Section: Radiopharmaceuticals Productions, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, or Research & Development Section.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Performs at least one of the following groups of duties as the primary work function: radiochemistry operations in hot cells area, radiopharmaceuticals manufacturing in production area, testing products in Quality Control / Quality Assurance (QC/QA) area, or Research & Development (R&D) area.
  • Complies and promotes with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) guidelines for radiopharmaceuticals handling or quality parameters, or the applicable methodologies.
  • Applies knowledge in routine activities and takes responsibility for good and proper conduct of the assigned duties. Engages in troubleshooting and improvements.
  • Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments calibration, validation and maintenance. Keeps accurate records and logs.
  • Reviews, prepares and updates operating procedures and pertinent documents, suggests and implements improvements.
  • Directs supervision of assigned employees. Assists assigned supervisor in establishing and implementing training and continuing educational activities.
  • Performs administrative functions such as ordering and maintaining supplies, establishing production standards and recommending equipment.
  • Reviews scientific literature and regulatory documents (e.g., GMP, ISO); applies new knowledge in developing new methodology for continuous improvements.
  • Prepares periodic reports, writes manuscripts, or provides a critical feedback to assist assigned supervisor in achieving the objectives.
  • Understands and adheres to the radiation protection regulations, ensures compliance with highest level ofradiation safety according to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principle of radiation protection.

Education:

PhD, Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry, Nuclear Medicine Technology or other related discipline is required.

Experience Required:

Four (4) years of related experience with PhD, six (6) years with Master's, or eight (8) years with Bachelor's Degree is required

Other Requirements(Certificates):

NA

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