Scientist (Molecular Imaging) in North Chicago, IL

Position Title: Scientist I

Location/Site: Lake County - 100% onsite

• will prepare injection for rodent ,monkey, measure dose, calibration instuments, handling sample
• Pet imaging, invitro samples
• Mice handling, rat handling
• Able to handle monkey blood
• Some time 5 pound lifting
• Imaging studies in rodents and large animals,
• experience in animal handling is must (rodents is preferred)
• Analysing data is preferred
• Will get glasses and safety kits to work in the lab
• Prepare the injection and Syringes of monkey
• Work with vivo activity
• Imaging activity
• Working with samples
• Any Imaging handling
• Monkey blood samples
• Work with rats, rodents
• Monitor dosses activity (how much doses will go)
• Bachelor’s degree or masters degree
• if the person is academia experience is also work

Imaging systems including a Mediso LFER 150 PET/CT, a Siemens Inveon PET/CT, and two Bruker MRI systems or any other

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:

• Has experience with handling radioactive compounds. Able and willing to continue to work with it.
• Fast learner and able to adapt to a dynamic environment
• Able to work together in a team (team player)
• Cares to get the job done and to do it well.
• Animal handling skills

Job Title: Scientist I – Molecular Imaging

Purpose:

The primary function of this position is to conduct preclinical in vivo positron emission tomography (PET) imaging studies

Responsibilities:

• Provide experimental support for preclinical imaging studies in rodents and large animals, including formulation and administration of radiotracer/contrast agent/compound, image data acquisition, and blood sampling
• Operate state of the art imaging systems, including a Mediso LFER 150 PET/CT, a Siemens Inveon PET/CT, and two Bruker MRI systems
• Function as the study coordinator of several preclinical imaging studies
• Develop and ensure high quality study protocols
• Support preclinical PET imaging studies by analyzing blood or tissue samples
• Perform analysis of imaging data using specialized software
• Ensure maintenance of imaging equipment, in close collaboration with vendor support team
• Conduct and interpret literature searches to aid in the understanding and improvement of imaging studies
• Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment through diligent handling and use-tracking of radioactive materials
• Communicate key results to team members and project stakeholders and contribute to study reports

Qualifications:

• BS in pharmacology, biochemistry, cell/molecular biology, or a related field with typically 5 years of experience, or master’s degree or equivalent education with typically 3 years of experience
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
• The preferred candidate will have diverse experience in animal handling and a well-developed interest in working with advanced imaging techniques
• Demonstrated skills in molecular imaging or in vivo pharmacology
• Experience working with radioactivity preferred; willingness and ability to work with radioactivity required

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