Radiochemist
Full-time
San Antonio, TX, USA
Posted on Oct 10, 2026
The PET Radiochemist is responsible for the daily production and quality control of routine PET radiopharmaceuticals for clinical and research studies. The PET radiochemist will also be responsible for completing and maintaining the appropriate documentation required by federal and state agencies associated with the production and distribution of the PET drug products/radioisotopes.
Benefits Overview
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
- Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
- Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
- Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
- Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
EEO Statement
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
- Higher education credentials and prior experience in handling radioactive material is desirable but not essential.
- Higher education credentials and prior experience in handling radioactive material is desirable but not essential.
- Higher education credentials and prior experience in handling radioactive material is desirable but not essential.
Education:
- Required Bachelor's Degree degree in chemistry, Physics, nuclear medicine technology, engineering, pharmacy, or related field.
Experience:
- 0-2 years experience is required.
- Handle radioactive material for radiochemical synthesis in compliance with standard operating protocols and good ALARA radiation safety practices.
- Operation of laboratory instruments including automated chemistry modules, purification, and analytical instrumentation for radiopharmaceutical production.
- Preparation of radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with FDA regulations and 21CFR Part 212 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice for Positron Emission Tomography Drugs.
- Troubleshoot laboratory equipment using mechanical, electrical, and basic science skills.
- Develop and perform new processes or protocols for validation, manufacturing, and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Assist the facility director in developing, improving, and maintaining protocols, various applications, and licenses as required for routine radiopharmaceutical production.
- Assist in packaging and shipping of radioactive material in compliance with all state and federal regulations. Assist with the return and cleaning of shipping containers as assigned.
- Assist in preparing regulatory documents for submission to the FDA and other regulatory agencies.
- Maintain training records, instrument operation logs, repair, and maintenance records.
- Conduct periodic safety evaluations and internal laboratory audits
- Other duties as assigned.