Scientist I, Neuroscience Molecular Imaging

Responsibilities

• Assist with executing experiments to answer scientific questions.
• Provide experimental support for preclinical imaging studies in rodents and large animals including (but not limited to) formulation and administration of radiotracer/contrast agent/compound image data acquisition blood sampling metabolite analysis NHP fasting.
• Understand objectives of projects and able to readily adapt and modify experimental plans as needed.
• Learn understand and master new experimental techniques.
• Innovate develop and implement high quality study protocols.
• Operate state of the art imaging systems including a Mediso LFER 150 PET/CT a Nanoscan PET/CT and two Bruker MRI systems.
• Assist with ensuring optimal functionality of imaging equipment and serve as the liaison with vendors to facilitate instrument repair and preventative maintenance.
• Assist with performing analysis of imaging data using specialized imaging software
• Conduct and interpret literature searches to aid in the understanding and improvement of imaging studies.
• Set and meet experimental timelines.
• Organize and present scientific plans and data. Function as the study coordinator of several preclinical imaging studies.
• Contribute to writing of publications presentations and patents.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors and 5 years of experience or Masters degree and 2 years of experience.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Diverse experience in animal handling and a well-developed interest in working with advanced imaging techniques.
• Experience working with radioactivity preferred; willingness and ability to work with radioactivity required.
• Able to multitask and work within given timelines.
• Demonstrated strong verbal communication skills.

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of  any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law. 

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Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time