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Banner Health

Junior Radiochemist

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Radiochemistry Research Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care Find your path in health care. We want to change the lives of those in our care - and the people who choose to take on this ...

Banner Health

Junior Radiochemist

Phoenix, AZ

Radiochemistry Research Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care Find your path in health care. We want to change the lives of those in our care - and the people who choose to take on this ...

Eckert & Ziegler Radiopharma Inc

Radiochemist

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$85K - $125K/yr

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The Radiochemist will work hands-on in GMP radiochemistry laboratories to execute client projects, support technical transfers, and contribute to process validation. Key Responsibilities * Support ...

Eckert & Ziegler Radiopharma Inc

Radiochemist

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$85K - $125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Radiochemist will work hands-on in GMP radiochemistry laboratories to execute client projects, support technical transfers, and contribute to process validation. Key Responsibilities * Support ...

Bannerhealth

Junior Radiochemist

Banner, IL

Radiochemistry Research Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care Find your path in health care. We want to change the lives of those in our care - and the people who choose to take on this ...

ZARRELLCO

Radiochemist Project Manager

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in radiochemistry with the ability to coordinate laboratory activities, review analytical data, and support project teams throughout the ...

Oklo

Radiochemist II

Idaho Falls, ID · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

We are seeking a Radiochemist II to support radiochemistry operations, isotope production, and radiological program execution within a fast-paced and highly regulated environment. This role is ...

Oklo

Radiochemist II

Idaho Falls, ID · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

We are seeking a Radiochemist II to support radiochemistry operations, isotope production, and radiological program execution within a fast-paced and highly regulated environment. This role is ...

PHARMALOGIC HOLDINGS

PET Chemist

Salem, VA · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The position will have hands-on experience with radiochemistry synthesis, purification, and formulation for in vivo imaging and biodistribution studies; executing studies in parallel; and working ...

PHARMALOGIC HOLDINGS

PET Chemist

Salem, VA · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The position will have hands-on experience with radiochemistry synthesis, purification, and formulation for in vivo imaging and biodistribution studies; executing studies in parallel; and working ...

PHARMALOGIC HOLDINGS

PET Chemist

Salem, VA · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The position will have hands-on experience with radiochemistry synthesis, purification, and formulation for in vivo imaging and biodistribution studies; executing studies in parallel; and working ...

Washington University of St. Louis

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Coordinates with institutional core facilities (including radiochemistry, cyclotron, imaging, animal, and other shared research cores) to facilitate project execution and support the translation of ...

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PHARMALOGIC HOLDINGS

PET Chemist

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The position will have hands-on experience with radiochemistry synthesis, purification, and formulation for in vivo imaging and biodistribution studies; executing studies in parallel; and working ...

Oklo

Junior Radiochemist

Idaho Falls, ID · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

We are seeking a Junior Radiochemist to support radiochemistry operations, isotope production activities, and laboratory execution within a fast-paced and highly regulated environment. This role is ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for radiochemistry in the United States is $26.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.80 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is radiochemistry?

A Radiochemistry job involves working with radioactive materials to study their properties and applications. Radiochemists typically handle tasks such as isotope production, radiation safety, environmental monitoring, and nuclear medicine research. They may work in industries like healthcare, nuclear energy, environmental science, or government research facilities. Their responsibilities often include analyzing radioactive substances, developing radiopharmaceuticals, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

What does a radiochemist do?

Radiochemists spend their days conducting experiments involving radioactive materials, preparing and analyzing samples, maintaining lab safety protocols, and documenting results for research or regulatory purposes. They often operate specialized equipment such as radiation detectors, liquid scintillation counters, and chromatography systems. Collaboration with other scientists, health physicists, and engineers is common, especially on projects in nuclear medicine, environmental monitoring, or energy research. The work environment is highly structured to ensure safety and compliance, with regular training and updates on best practices. This role offers a dynamic mix of hands-on lab work, data analysis, and team-based problem-solving.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a radiochemist?

To thrive in radiochemistry, you need a solid understanding of chemistry, physics, and radiation safety protocols, typically backed by a degree in chemistry or a related scientific field. Experience with laboratory instrumentation, radiochemical analytical techniques, and certifications such as HAZMAT or radiation safety are often required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate scientific findings clearly help set candidates apart. These skills ensure the safe handling of radioactive materials, accurate experimental results, and effective collaboration within multidisciplinary research or medical teams.

What degree do you need to be a radiochemistry?

A career in radiochemistry typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in chemistry, radiochemistry, nuclear engineering, or a related field. Advanced positions often require a master's or Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline, along with laboratory skills and knowledge of radiation safety protocols.
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Principal Research Scientist II, Process Chemistry (Radiochemistry)

AbbVie

North Chicago, IL • On-site

$141K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
AbbVie Process Chemistry is responsible for the chemical development of AbbVie's clinical candidates. We are seeking a Principal Research Scientist II to lead the Radiochemistry team that is responsible for labeling experimental drug candidates from preclinical through clinical development.
We are looking for a highly motivated person who can drive the development of drug candidates from early discovery to late-stage development through radiolabeling. The candidate will lead a group of scientists in the labeling of materials with tritium and 14C. The candidate will serve as the primary contact for labeling requests and as such would be responsible for developing strategies, timelines, and key activities required for radiolabeled drug substances. The candidate must be able to mentor and develop staff with experimental approaches to solve difficult scientific and technical challenges. Working with discovery, drug metabolism, analytical and chemistry colleagues, the candidate will develop productive collaborations and effectively communicate with scientific teams.
Responsibilities:
  • The candidate will lead activities associated with labeling and characterization for new drug substances.
    • Lead the design and execution of labeling strategies.
    • Proactively advise and share knowledge and expert opinions with subordinates, peers, and senior management. Mentor staff in troubleshooting strategic and experimental issues.
    • Author and review key regulatory documents, laboratory data, technical memos, standard operating procedures, and reports.
    • Collaborate to ensure successful CMC interactions with regulatory authorities.
  • The position involves multi-disciplinary interactions with organic chemists, analytical chemists, engineers, drug metabolism scientists, formulators, and program management. The candidate will utilize his/her expertise across disciplines to advance the pipeline.
  • The candidate will encourage ideas for continuous improvement activities and initiatives within the Radiochemistry team.
  • The candidate will understand, adhere, and ensure compliance with corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, radiosafety and GXP compliance.

Qualifications
  • BS (16+ years); MS (14+ years) or PhD (8+ years) in Chemistry or allied field, with 8+ years of previous work experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory setting.
  • Experience in radiolabeling and safety.
  • Experience in managing and developing scientific leaders is required.
  • The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of synthetic organic chemistry, process development, GXP compliant processes, and radiolabeling strategies to appropriately label compounds to meet the study needs.

Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

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Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

North Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2013

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