Career Opportunity

Radiometal Chemist*

Life Molecular Imaging  GmbH (LMI) is a German-based Research & Development (R&D) organization focused on developing PET imaging and radiotheranostics solutions for diseases with high unmet medical needs. Our vision is to build our position as an innovator and leading player in the Nuclear Medicine field. We aim to create value for patients & physicians by improving early detection and characterization of chronic and life-threatening diseases leading to better therapeutic outcomes and improved quality of life.

To coordinate the development and network expansion activities of our radiopharmaceuticals we offer the following full-time position located in our headquarter in Berlin, Germany:

Radiometal Chemist*

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

  • Play a major role in developing new radiopharmaceuticals to help patients
  • Develop new radiosynthesis with a variety of different radioisotopes, including the purification and formulation of the radiopharmaceuticals
  • Support development and optimization of manufacturing and analytical methods of radiopharmaceuticals
  • Support with the synthesis, purification and analysis of non-radioactive compounds to support radioactive work and in vitro assays
  • Learn/expand on the basics and develop skills to become a radiopharmaceutical drughunter
  • Learn about biological assays (in vitro and in vivo) and aspects of Medicinal Chemistry for radiopharmaceuticals ,e.g. Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) studies, Pharmacokinetics (PK), etc.
  • Operate, maintain and repair fully automated syntheses machines, specialized laboratory equipment (freeze-dryer, chromatography, etc.) and/or analytical equipment
  • Help to maintain various labs in an operating state, including materials ordering and maintenance
  • Active participation in discussions on the optimization of compounds, radiosyntheses and processes to efficiently improve our efforts in research
  • Timely completion and documentation of trainings

Skills:

  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment
  • Good organization and communication skills
  • Attention to detail and quality orientation
  • A dynamic person with a high degree of endurance, flexibility, and mobility (5-10% traveling)
  • Open-minded, motivated, willingness to learn and develop
  • Intercultural empathy
  • Working with open radioactive material
  • Willingness to work in various aspects of chemistry, radiochemistry and radiopharmaceuticals
  • Advanced computer skills, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint, willingness to explore new scientific-based software
  • Fluent in English

Experience:

  • University degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy or related discipline, OR relevant experience acquired in an industrial or academic setting
  • Experience with radiometal chemistry would be beneficial
  • Experience and knowledgeable in synthetic organic chemistry including purification and analytical methods would be advantageous
  • Experience with automated manufacturing of radiopharmaceuticals and / or quality control of radiopharmaceuticals would be advantageous

If you want to become part of an entrepreneurial team, if you are prepared to assume a wide range of responsibilities, and if your background and personal experience fit this profile, we invite you to apply. Don’t forget to include a cover letter detailing your interest in this position and your past relevant work experience and a CV.

Dr. Keith Graham
Life Molecular Imaging GmbH
Tegeler Str. 6-7
13353 Berlin

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

*The person counts, not the gender! Life Molecular Imaging is committed to diversity, rejects discrimination, and does not think in categories such as gender, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, or sexual identity. Life Molecular Imaging GmbH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe what we do and our culture of “More Than a Job. It’s Making Life Better” extends to creating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive work environment.

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Neuraceq® - Product Indications And Use

PRODUCT INDICATIONS AND USE: Neuraceq is indicated for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging of the brain to estimate β-amyloid neuritic plaque density in adult patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and other causes of cognitive decline. A negative Neuraceq scan indicates sparse to no neuritic plaques and is inconsistent with a neuropathological diagnosis of AD at the time of image acquisition; a negative scan result reduces the likelihood that a patient’s cognitive impairment is due to AD. A positive Neuraceq scan indicates moderate to frequent amyloid neuritic plaques; neuropathological examination has shown this amount of amyloid neuritic plaque is present in patients with AD, but may also be present in patients with other types of neurologic conditions as well as older people with normal cognition. Neuraceq is an adjunct to other diagnostic evaluations.

Limitations: Limitations of Use
A positive Neuraceq scan does not establish the diagnosis of AD or any other cognitive disorder. The safety and effectiveness of Neuraceq have not been established for Predicting the development of dementia or other neurologic conditions or monitoring responses to therapies.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CONTRAINDICATIONS: None

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

  • Risk for Image Misinterpretation and other Errors
    Errors may occur in the Neuraceq estimation of brain neuritic β-amyloid plaque density during image interpretation [see Clinical Studies (14)]. Image interpretation should be performed independently of the patient’s clinical information. The use of clinical information in the interpretation of Neuraceq images has not been evaluated and may lead to errors. Errors may also occur in cases with severe brain atrophy that limits the ability to distinguish gray and white matter on the Neuraceq scan. Errors may also occur due to motion artifacts that result in image distortion. Neuraceq scan results are indicative of the presence of brain neuritic β-amyloid plaques only at the time of image acquisition and a negative scan result does not preclude the development of brain neuritic β-amyloid plaques in the future.
  • Radiation Risk
    Neuraceq, similar to other radiopharmaceuticals, contributes to a patient's overall long-term cumulative radiation exposure. Long-term cumulative radiation exposure is associated with an increased risk of cancer. Ensure safe handling to protect patients and health care workers from unintentional radiation exposure [see Dosage and Administration.

ADVERSE REACTIONS:

  • The most commonly reported adverse reactions in clinical trials were injection site pain (3.4%), injection/appliucation site erythema (1.7%), injection site irritation (1.1%).

DRUG INTERACTIONS

  • Drug-drug interaction studies have not been performed in patients to establish the extent, if any, to which concomitant medications may alter Neuraceq image results.

USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

  • Pregnancy: All radiopharmaceuticals, including Neuraceq, have a potential to cause fetal harm depending on the stage of fetal development and the magnitude of the radiopharmaceutical dose. If considering Neuraceq administration to a pregnant woman, inform the patient about the potential for adverse pregnancy outcomes based on the radiation dose from the drug and the gestational timing of exposure.
  • Lactation: There are no data on the presence of florbetaben F 18 injection in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects of florbetaben F 18 injection on milk production. Exposure of Neuraceq to a breastfed infant can be minimized by temporary discontinuation of breastfeeding. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for Neuraceq and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from Neuraceq or from the underlying maternal condition.
  • Pediatric Use: Neuraceq is not indicated for use in pediatric patients.
  • Geriatric Use: No overall differences in safety were observed between older and younger subjects

OVERDOSAGE
A pharmacological overdose of Neuraceq is unlikely given the relatively low doses used for diagnostic purposes. In the event of administration of a radiation overdose with Neuraceq, the absorbed organ dose to the patient should be reduced by increasing elimination of the radionuclide from the body by inducing frequent micturition. Prior to Neuraceq administration, please read the full Prescribing Information for additional Important Safety Information.

SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS please report to: https://www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program

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