Radiochemist (Research)

2 months ago


Lucas Heights, Australia ANSTO Full time

**Position Overview**:

- Fixed Term - 18 months | Full Time | $107k - $120k + 15.4% super
- Sutherland Shire I Work/Life Balance I Health & Wellbeing Programs I Onsite childcare for employees
- Join a multidisciplinary research team | Ongoing development opportunities

**About the Opportunity**:
The Radiochemist (Research) will lead chemistry and radiochemistry projects including the chemical synthesis of novel precursors and the development of new radiolabelled compounds using PET, SPECT and therapeutic radioisotopes. In addition to the development of new methods and procedures, this position will contribute to the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students and will also be responsible for managing and maintaining radiochemistry and synthetic chemistry laboratories and instrumentation.

**About You**:

- "We are looking for an experienced radiochemist or chemist with applicable skills, _who has a high attention to detail, excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team"_ - **Ryan Middleton, Human Health Theme Leader**

**Your Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Lead the research and development of new radiolabelled compounds by providing innovative and creative solutions.
- Lead the development of new radiochemical practices and procedures, bio-conjugation methods, and methods for automated radiochemistry.
- Lead the development of radio-HPLC separations for radiochemistry development.
- Lead the development and design of automated systems for chemistry and radiochemistry to improve safety and increase team productivity and efficiency.
- Lead the development of new research and commercial capabilities that support the growth, development and strategic direction of the Human Health research theme and the organisation.
- Lead and contribute to research projects within the Human Health Research theme, and work as part of a team to complete project experiments within time and scope. Coordinate tasks across both research and platform teams, writing project and experiment proposals, scientific literature reviews, postgraduate and undergraduate student supervision, collation of all data, undertaking of project tasks, delegation of responsibilities, development, reporting and analysis of data, and authoring scientific publications.
- Maintain facilities, capabilities and associated regulatory and safety documentation.

**Competencies**:

- Communicate Effectively
Working Safely
Work Collaboratively
Problem Solving
Plan & Prioritise
Optimisation and Improvement
Lead Innovation
Engage with Stakeholders

**About Us**:
**Benefits of Working with Us**:
ANSTO employees are passionate about what they do. We enjoy being part of an organisation making a difference in the lives of Australians.

We support and reward our employees through eligibility for:

- Training, development and mentoring opportunities
- Performance based salary increases
- Work-life balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions

**How to Apply**:
For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Ryan Middleton on (02) 9717 7243. For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on (02) 9717 3359.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.

**Application closing date: Monday**, 4th December 2023 at 11.59pm**

**_All applicants must be Australian citizens._



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