Use state-of-the-art chemistry techniques for radiochemical applications, including performing the synthesis and quality control (QC) analysis of radiopharmaceuticals for preclinical evaluation and clinical PET imaging; performing multi-step radiosyntheses using automated chemistry modules and characterizing products for QC using analytical techniques such as liquid chromatography (LC), gas chromatography (GC), radio-TLC, endosafe endotoxin testing, dose calibrators, mass spectrometry; cyclotron operation to produce positron-emitting radionuclides; synthesis and quality control of PET tracers to meet demanding pre-clinical and clinical imaging schedules according to pertinent state and federal regulations; development and cGMP validation of new radiosyntheses; contributing to regulatory documents (e.g. Investigational New Drug (INDs) applications, Non-Disclosure Agreement (A)NDA)) required for clinical PET tracer filings; assist with writing peer-reviewed manuscripts and presenting data at research conferences; operate and maintain PET radiochemistry laboratory equipment (e.g. radiochemistry synthesis modules, radio-HPLC and TLC systems, GC systems); mentor and train junior laboratory staff and trainees; assist with regulatory and quality initiatives, monitoring, inspections and correspondence with regulatory agencies; maintain accurate record keeping for lab books, equipment logbooks and production batch records; collaborate with PET Center and imaging suite; coordinate processing and analysis of data and the conduct of experimental tests; suggest new or revised analytical methodologies; provide input into the development of mathematical and/or computer models for analyzing experimental data; train users in equipment operation and laboratory techniques.