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Senior Radiochemist / Radiopharmaceutical Scientist

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

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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)
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.

Participate in the production of radiopharmaceuticals.
Operate IBM Cyclotron Kiube and Synthera+ synthesis models.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Are you an experienced production specialist or radiochemist with 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 are recruiting a Senior Radiochemist (P3) and a Radiopharmaceutical Scientist (P2) to join the Cyclotron Operations team in RHD.
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 to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards, work health and safety policies, and foster a positive workplace culture.

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 optimisation of radiolabelling 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.

We understand the challenges in the Territory’s health and community care are unlike anywhere else, but so are the opportunities;

6 weeks recreational leave, 3 day Xmas shut down 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 continued to invest in Aboriginal health, remote health, acute care and community services, and offer career advancement opportunities for health professionals who want to be part of making a difference to the lives of Territorians.
Explore the Territory: https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/
Check out the Cyclotron Facility in RHD.
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For further information about this vacancy please contact: Nikita Safonov on
0466 334 694 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 43408
Closing date: 05/12/2024

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search

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