Senior Radiochemist
at Queensland Health
Brisbane QLD 4000, Queensland, Australia -
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Description:
Responsibilities:
- Provide high level technical knowledge and skills contributing to the development and implementation of radiolabelling and quality control methodologies for radiopharmaceuticals for use in humans, both in clinical and research applications.
- Participate in a roster of manufacture and quality control for radiopharmaceuticals to support clinical requests of a State-wide service and relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to radiopharmaceutical capacity and service improvement by supporting Nuclear Medicine collaborations and participation in research programs.
- Assist with other duties and projects as directed by the Principal Radiochemist.
About you
This successful applicant will carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health’s values:
Clinical practice
- Provide specialised practical skills to develop radiolabelling methodologies and/or quality control testing for radiopharmaceuticals to drive outcomes for Q-TRaCE, particularly increasing collaborative research programs.
- Provide advice to colleagues, management and relevant stakeholders, with a view to improving and developing the clinical services provided by QLD Health in both imaging and radionuclide therapy.
- Participate in a roster of clinical manufacture and quality control for radiopharmaceuticals, working in a GMP environment adopting practices that align with a TGA licenced laboratory.
Team participation/ communication
- Be an excellent team player by working productively and collegially with other laboratory and Department staff.
- Provide advice on radiopharmaceutical science to stakeholders in matters relating to improvement and/or development of molecular imaging and radionuclide therapy throughout QLD.
Leadership/ work unit management
- Maintain currency and adapt best practice in the field of PET radiochemistry, peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT), targeted alpha therapy (TAT) and closely related disciplines relevant to a State-wide service.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it’s so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Health Care
Graduate
Proficient
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Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia