Salary:
Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Job Summary:
The Hernandez Lab in the Department of Medical Physics is
recruiting a Scientist to lead the radiochemical synthesis,
purification, and formulation of radiopharmaceutical agents for
imaging and therapy. The individual will organize and coordinate
studies within the laboratory and with collaborators. The candidate
will lead projects developing and evaluating new
radiopharmaceuticals for imaging and therapy, radiolabeled with
radiometals and F-18. Projects will require expertise in
radiochemistry, quality controls, animal imaging and efficacy
studies, and data interpretation and presentation.
Responsibilities: Identifies research problems, designs
research methodologies, performs research, and helps to prepare the
results for presentation to professional organizations or for
scholarly publications to help advance research.
• 20% Assists with the identification of research problems and
the development of research methodologies and procedures
• 40% Collects and analyzes research data, conducts experiments
and interviews, and documents results according to established
policies and procedures under general supervision and limited
responsibility
• 10% Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and
materials, and disseminates information to appropriate
entities
• 10% Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly
events and presentations in support of continued professional
development and the dissemination of research information
• 10% Writes or assists in developing grant applications and
proposals to secure research funding
• 10% Serves as a main point of contact and liaison with internal
and external stakeholders providing information and representing
the interests of a specialized research area
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Education:
Required
PhD in Chemistry or related field required.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Experience in radiochemistry.
- Proficiency in SPECT/CT and PET/CT imaging and radiotherapy
studies in mice and larger animals.
- Proficiency in radiometric techniques like radio-TLC, radio-HPLC,
and gamma spectrometry.
- Experience in in vitro radioassays such as binding and
competitive assays.
- Ability to coordinate and execute complex, time sensitive
experiments, involving multiple parties.
- Strong record of scientific publications, scholarly
presentations, and working in a diverse scientific
environment.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of cGMP-like manufacturing procedures.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed
in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will
be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly
describing your qualifications and experience. You will also be
asked to provide contact information for three (3) references,
including your current/most recent supervisor during the
application process. References will not be contacted without prior
notice.
Contact:
Gabriella Fisk
gfisk@wisc.edu
608-890-0034
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further
information.
Official Title:
Scientist I(RE043)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MED PHYSICS/MED PHYSIC
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
303854-AS
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Location: Madison, WI
Posted: Aug. 12, 2024, 5:17 p.m.
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