Research Associate-Radiolabeled Materials

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What will you be doing:

The Research Associate will be running in vivo oncology efficacy studies using radiolabeled material and biodistribution studies. They will be responsible for the management of all pharmacological aspects of multiple, simultaneous client studies in a hands-on fashion.

• Liaise with fellow study managers to provide quality service to clients. Set and adhere to realistic experimental timelines and communicate those with clients and staff.
• Expertise of small animal handling and manipulation/restraint to include procedures not limited to in vivo: dosing, measuring, weighing, and surgeries; ex vivo: necropsy and sampling. Extensive understanding of clinical signs, may consult with Supervisor to understand underlying potential causes.
• Possess an understanding of multiple disease models and related pharmacology, biology, procedures and data generation.
• Assist with drafting of SOPs, VUFs, and other documents.
• Manage study-related client communications. Responsible for provision of timely interim study updates to include analysis as necessary and final reports. Will consult Supervisor to handle more complex issues.
• Coordinate and schedule of inter-team studies and projects.
• Autonomously perform drug preparation. Knowledge of underlying calculations and ability to follow clients' specifications.
• Maintain laboratory supply stocks and periodically clean laboratories and equipment.
• Utmost attention and awareness of humane animal care practices and initiatives to be applied in daily work. In-depth knowledge of Animal Care and Use principles and applications.
• Ordering, receiving, and unpacking radioactive materials safely and performing the related radiation surveys
• Performing quality control procedures on instruments used to determine the activity of dosages and performing checks for proper operation of survey meters
• Calculating, measuring, and safely preparing research subject dosages
• Using procedures to safely contain spilled radioactive material and using proper decontamination procedures
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Laboratory contains x-ray generating equipment and is certified for radioisotope use.
• Laboratory is BioSafety Level II.

Experience

• Minimum two years of experience handling radioactive material in a clinical or research setting
• Experience in nuclear medicine or radiologic technology
• Experience in receipt, handling, and disposal of radioactive materials (positron, gamma and alpha emitters) preferred

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in scientific discipline*
• *Combination of education and/or equivalent relevant experience with in vivo pharmacology will be considered in lieu of Bachelors' Degree
• CNMT/AART certification given special consideration
• LAT, LATG. ALAT Certifications preferred

How will you be rewarded!

Working in Ann Arbor, MI our Research Associates:

• $2,000 Sign On Bonus offered to new hires! (after 60 days)
• Work a 1st shift including occasional weekends, some holidays and overtime
• Enjoy 24 days of personal-time-off (PTO) (pro-rated depending on start date)
• Have access to other great benefits including: tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and of course medical and dental insurance.

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