BROOKE WHITCHER
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Senior PET Radiochemist with over nine years of experience in production and quality control of complex PET drugs. Proven ability to lead teams, train staff, and develop SOPs while ensuring compliance with FDA GMP guidelines. Strong technical knowledge and commitment to laboratory excellence drive successful outcomes. Ready to transition into a supervisory role to enhance operational efficiency and team performance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior PET Radiochemist
Mayo Clinic Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
11.2021 - Current
- Executed daily production, dispensing, and quality control for complex PET drugs and research drugs, including C11 Acetate, C11 Choline, F18 FDOPA, F18 NaF, N13 Ammonia, Ga68 PSMA, and Ga68 Dotatate.
- Ensured maintenance of synthesis modules and laboratory equipment completed according to SOP.
- Prepared documentation for manufacture of PET drug products and radionuclides under FDA GMP guidelines.
- Conducted sterility checks and batch record reviews for all production drugs.
- Collaborated with enterprise practice to deliver education, training, and operational direction.
PET Radiochemist
Mayo Clinic Arizona
Phoenix, USA
09.2018 - 11.2021
Rotating PET Radiochemist/PET Technologist
Mayo Clinic Arizona
Phoenix, USA
03.2016 - 09.2018
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Mayo Clinic Arizona
Phoenix, USA
09.2007 - 03.2016
Home Health Aide
Wisteria Estates Chateau Senior Housing
Rochester, USA
11.2006 - 08.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lakeview Health Center
West Salem, USA
06.2005 - 06.2006
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community
Waverly, USA
06.2002 - 06.2004
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine, Chemistry
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI01.2007
Skills
- Radiochemical analysis and method development
- Radiation safety and compliance
- Quality control protocols
- Team training and mentorship
- Laboratory operations and instrumentation
- SOP development and audit readiness
- Project coordination and time management
- Drug validation processes
- Vendor qualification facilitation
- Cost analysis for PET drugs
- Timecard review and approval
Accomplishments
- 2005 – NCAA Division III Academic All-American, Track & Field
- 2007 – Abstract accepted, Journal of Nuclear Medicine: “A Simple Barcode Verification System for Radiolabeled Blood Cell Procedures”
- 2019 – Poster accepted, SNMMI Annual Meeting: “Implementation of 5S Methodology to Improve GMP Compliance in a PET Radiochemistry Cleanroom”
- July 2019 – Completed Silver Quality Essentials certification
- Mar–May 2021 – Ga-68 PSMA cyclotron production development project
- Mar 2023 – Apr 2024 – Peptide synthesis research project
- Oct – Nov 2024 – Completed Aspiring Leader Program
- Feb – Current 2025 – Ga68 FAPI-46 IND and CMC submission
Timeline
Senior PET Radiochemist
Mayo Clinic Arizona
11.2021 - Current
PET Radiochemist
Mayo Clinic Arizona
09.2018 - 11.2021
Rotating PET Radiochemist/PET Technologist
Mayo Clinic Arizona
03.2016 - 09.2018
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Mayo Clinic Arizona
09.2007 - 03.2016
Home Health Aide
Wisteria Estates Chateau Senior Housing
11.2006 - 08.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lakeview Health Center
06.2005 - 06.2006
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community
06.2002 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine, Chemistry
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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