Radiochemist/Senior Radiochem (Radiopha)

at  ANSTO

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Ongoing | Full Time | Salary commensurate with skills and experience
• Lucas Heights I Health & Wellbeing Programs I Flexible Work Arrangements

ABOUT YOU

‘Join our team of talented radiochemists advancing the development, manufacturing and translation of radiopharmaceuticals. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated team player who is eager to contribute to cutting-edge science and displays a passion for research excellence’. - Dr Lidia Matesic, Principal Radiochemist (Radiopharmaceuticals Manager)

ABOUT US

ANSTO leverages great science to deliver big outcomes. We partner with scientists and engineers and apply new technologies to provide real-world benefits. Our work improves human health, saves lives, builds our industries and protects the environment. ANSTO is the home of Australia’s most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research. Thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to state-of-the-art instruments every year.

• Support research and development in radiochemistry for the provision of radiopharmaceuticals, including the development of radiochemical automation and radioanalytical measurement methods.
• Conduct and support routine radiopharmaceutical and radioisotope production and propose, evaluate, validate, and execute new and improved production methods for routine supply of radiopharmaceuticals to internal and external user communities.
• Prepare experimental work, undertake analysis and interpretation of experimental results, and prepare reports and papers for peer-reviewed publication and presentation at national and international fora.
• Contribute to the management of radiochemistry facilities and equipment through an asset management framework and assist with the capital development program to ensure the availability and utilisation of capabilities, meeting operational safety, security, sustainability and compliance requirements within applicable standards, legislation, and regulations.
• Build professional and productive networks nationally and internationally to identify and secure collaborative research opportunities with strategic partners including universities, medical research institutes and industry.