Under the supervision of the Director of the Hyperpolarized MRI Technology Resource Center (HMTRC), the Research Pharmacist for Hyperpolarized Manufacturing Facility will work on coordinating the production of hyperpolarized imaging agents. The Research Pharmacist will review and develop standard operating procedures to make sure that the facilities, personnel, equipment, and inventory control meet standards and requirements. The research pharmacist will also be responsible for developing and improving methods and hardware, terminal sterilization, and testing aspects for the HP stable-isotope carbon-13 clinical research magnetic resonance imaging studies.

This position is the conduit to the FDA for all regulatory manufacturing requirements, site registration, licensing and drug approval (ANDA, NDA, IND), and communicating with state regulatory agencies such as the CA Department of Public Health Food and Drug Branch and the CA State Board of Pharmacy.

Under the supervision of the Director of the Hyperpolarized MRI Technology Resource Center (HMTRC), the Research Pharmacist for the Hyperpolarized Manufacturing Facility will work on coordinating the production of hyperpolarized stable-isotope (non-radioactive) imaging agents. The Research Pharmacist will review and develop standard operating procedures to make sure that the facilities, personnel, equipment, and inventory control meet standards and requirements. The research pharmacist will also be responsible in developing and improving methods and hardware, terminal sterilization & testing aspects, and new FDA IND applications for UCSF HP stable-isotope carbon-13 clinical research magnetic resonance imaging studies.

In addition, the Research Pharmacist will work with HMTRC Director on the development of new drug applications (NDA), investigational drug applications (IND), and any other regulatory work required for the use of hyperpolarized imaging agents. The Research Pharmacist will work as required to meet the standards determined by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). The background for this position requires a professional pharmacist degree with experience in the clinic, clinical research, and preferably experience working with molecular imaging agents. A California Pharmacist license will also be needed to conduct fully this position but can be obtained after hiring.