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Pharmaceutical Production Chemist

Network Scientific Recruitment
Guildford
1 month ago
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Are you looking for a varied role in Pharmaceutical Production? Do you have a degree in Chemical Engineering or a similar discipline? Do you have some prior experience in a production environment?


A manufacturer of specialist radiopharmaceuticals are currently seeking a Production Chemist to join the team at their site in Surrey. The role will involve the synthesis, dispensing and distribution of radiopharmaceutical products. This is an ideal opportunity if you are a graduate (MSc/BSc, or equivalent) of a relevant scientific discipline such as Chemical Engineering, with some prior working experience in a relevant production environment.



Role Overview

  • 18 month Fixed Term Contract.
  • Synthesis of radiopharmaceutical products (cyclotron operation)
  • Dispensing of radiopharmaceutical products into vials.
  • Involvement in the packaging and shipment of products to patients.
  • Due to the short shelf life of the products being manufactured you will be required to work unsociable shift patterns including nights and weekends


Requirements

  • Educated to Degree level or equivalent in relevant discipline ideally Chemical Engineering.
  • Some relevant working experience in a production environment.
  • Must be able to work shifts including days/nights/weekends.
  • Prior experience of working a similar shift rotation including nights is highly beneficial


In return

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to gain experience and full training in Radiopharmaceutical manufacturing to further your scientific career. You will receive a competitive starting salary from £33,400pa, with great opportunities for progression.

For more information, please contact Louis Williams.

Due to the volume of applications received on a daily basis, we find it incredibly difficult to respond to each and every one. Should you not hear back from us within two weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.

Network Scientific is an award-winning science recruitment agency specialising in the provision of temporary, permanent and contract recruitment services to the scientific and related technical industries. We’re an ethical and knowledgeable consultancy passionate about our candidate care.

If you feel this role is not right for you but are interested in other opportunities in the Scientific sector, please take a look at our company website.

Please note that all applicants for this role should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. Network Scientific Recruitment, part of Network Scientific Ltd. is an Employment Business/Agency.

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