Production Chemist

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

As part of Siemens Healthineers, PETNET operates at the forefront of radiopharmaceuticals and molecular imaging. We work with world‑leading research organisations to pioneer new biomarkers, supporting physicians and improving outcomes for patients through nuclear medicine.

With nearly 50 radiopharmaceutical distribution centres worldwide, PETNET is one of the largest PET biomarker producers globally. We are committed to developing innovative PET tracer technologies and advancing the science of molecular imaging. Our UK sites continue to grow, attracting highly skilled technicians and scientists from across the industry.

We are now recruiting a Production Chemist to support the manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance in a regulated GMP environment.

The Role

As a Production Chemist, you will play a critical role in ensuring that radiopharmaceutical production, radiation compliance, Health & Safety, Good Manufacturing Practice, and licensing commitments are consistently met.

This is a shift‑based role, requiring flexibility to meet customer demand and business needs.

Shift pattern:

• 1 week of night shift followed by 6 weeks of day shift
• Day shift: 06:00–14:00
• Night shift: 21:00–05:00
  
  

Your Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Manufacturing radiopharmaceuticals in line with Marketing Authorisations and/or specials licences, ensuring full compliance with the PETNET Quality System and cGMP requirements
• Cleaning and maintaining cleanrooms and associated equipment
• Working to a shift pattern that includes weekends, in line with operational demand
• Ensuring adequate stock levels of consumables
• Shipping dangerous goods in accordance with ADR regulations
• Collaborating with PETNET colleagues to ensure alignment of operational processes and effective backup across sites
• Operating the cyclotron particle accelerator
• Maintaining continuous professional development to stay current with legislation and scientific developments related to PET radiopharmaceutical production
• Supporting the review and development of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Assisting with site preparation for audits and inspections
  
  

Your Expertise

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• An HND or higher qualification in a physical science or engineering discipline
• Good communication skills, including experience in a customer‑facing role
• Experience working within a GMP pharmaceutical production environment
  
  

Why Join Siemens Healthineers

At Siemens Healthineers, you become part of a global organisation where your work contributes directly to clinical decision‑making and patient care.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible benefits platform
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression within a global organisation
  
  

Who We Are

We are a team of more than 73,000 dedicated Healthineers across over 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we push boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients worldwide. Our portfolio plays a vital role in diagnosis and treatment pathways across healthcare systems.

How We Work

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you join a diverse, inclusive global team of scientists, clinicians, engineers, and professionals. We value different backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, and perspectives, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Learn more about careers at Siemens Healthineers:

https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/careers

To find out more about PETNET specifically:

https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-uk/molecular-imaging/petnet

Additional Information

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