Job Description:
Department
RADIOLOGY & IMAGING SCIENCES (IN-RADY-IUINA)
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Works on the production and quality control analysis of known radiopharmaceuticals for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) using micro-scale chemistry methods and state-of-the-art automated synthesis and analytical instrumentation.
- Duties include radiolabeling with short half-life positron emitting radionuclides,
- Performs multiple routine chemical analyses to verify compliance with radiopharmaceutical quality release criteria, and complex analytical method development for novel radiopharmaceuticals.
- Assists the facility director with training of new personnel and data collection for research projects.
- Responsible for the production of PET radiopharmaceuticals to meet strict FDA acceptance criteria and detailed documentation of processes and results, properly conducts specific translational research projects, maintains efficient laboratory operations and performs other duties as assigned or directed in order to meet the goals and objectives of the laboratory and department.
- Performs complex and intricate laboratory experiments while following research techniques and procedures.
- Develops procedures and protocols in collaboration with leadership.
- Prepares research reports or analyses for projects.
- Maintains safety records and ensures safety/compliance procedures and protocols are followed.
- Provides guidance and support to junior-level staff in laboratory operations.
- May develop, prepare, and coordinate grant applications and grant-related activities to obtain funding for research projects and related work.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's degree in related field
Preferred
- Master's degree in related field
Required
- 3 years related work experience
Preferred
- Background in analytical chemistry
Required
- Proficient communication skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
- Highly thorough and dependable
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Preferred
- Experience performing multi-step organic synthesis, interpreting analytical data (NMR, MS, IR, UV), micro-scale reactions, and chromatographic separation methods (HPLC, GC, TLC)
- Knowledge of documentation for GMP compliance, experience troubleshooting analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC) and performing routine maintenance on small laboratory equipment
- Willingness to work with high-energy gamma-emitting radioactive material (e.g. carbon-11, fluorine-18, etc.)
- Ability to operate with high consistency, adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment
- Prepare and follow strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with all regulatory documentation
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and perform under strict short-term deadlines is required for preparation of these short half-life radiopharmaceuticals
- Demonstrates effective communication skills with colleagues of diverse rank and scientific backgrounds as our field is multi-disciplinary
Working Conditions / Demands
The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Job Classification
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Research Analysis
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