About the Role
The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is a state-of-the-art 500-bed specialty hospital dedicated to delivering world-class comprehensive diagnostics and treatment in oncology, cardiovascular, and haematological care. Developed by Afreximbank in partnership with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, AMCE Abuja is pioneering advanced healthcare delivery across West Africa. We are currently seeking a highly skilled Cyclotron Radiochemist to drive our radiopharmaceutical development and ensure the reliable production of high-purity tracers for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging.
Key Responsibilities- Perform routine synthesis, purification, and stringent quality control of PET radiotracers utilizing automated synthesis modules.
- Manage production schedules in close coordination with cyclotron and nuclear medicine teams to meet clinical demands efficiently.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for all production batches in strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles.
- Enforce rigorous radiation safety protocols and participate in regular laboratory audits to guarantee full regulatory compliance.
- Drive research and innovation initiatives by developing new radiochemistry methods and supporting clinical trials.
- Train, mentor, and guide junior radiochemists and laboratory technologists on safety practices and advanced synthesis procedures.
- Master's or PhD degree in Chemistry, Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry, or a closely related scientific discipline.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of hands-on professional experience in a regulated radiopharmaceutical production environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in GMP-compliant production and analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and TLC.
- Formal certification or specialized training in GMP and radiopharmacy is strongly preferred.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a proven track record in radiochemistry method development and optimization.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with international standards and local expertise.
- Opportunities to engage in groundbreaking clinical research and professional development across Africa.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits for employees and their immediate families.