Scientist - Imaging Research and Development

Role Summary

Scientist responsible for biological assay development and imaging biomarker strategies for PET imaging agents, with a focus on neuroscience or oncology imaging. Work independently on internal and external projects, conducting experiments, performing data analysis, and presenting results to internal teams and the international scientific community. Collaborate with project teams to implement translatable imaging biomarker assays and ensure seamless translation of projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute imaging research projects supporting oncology, neuroscience or other drug discovery and biomarker projects
• Design and conduct novel binding assays, including radioligand binding assays
• Characterize and purify biological targets
• Collaborate with internal project teams, implement translatable imaging biomarker assays and ensure seamless translation of projects
• Publish results of research projects as appropriate
• Participate in extramural scientific organizations and attend scientific symposia as well as workshops to continue educational/professional development
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required: Degree in physical or biological sciences or imaging-related field
• Required: Bachelor’s degree with minimum 10 years’ experience or master’s with minimum 8 years’ experience in a scientific field
• Required: Experience with in vitro assay development
• Preferred: Experience in Oncology or Neuroscience, preferably in molecular imaging
• Preferred: Experience designing and executing novel biochemical, cellular and tissue assays, including radioligand binding assays (e.g., filtration binding, ELISA/AlphaLISA, SPR and LC/MS)
• Preferred: Experience working with amyloidogenic proteins
• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to independently conceive, design and execute the characterization and purification of biological targets
• Preferred: Experience in drug discovery of PET molecular imaging agents
• Preferred: Peer-reviewed publications
• Preferred: Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and excellent presentation skills
• Preferred: Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities; creativity and critical thinking
• Preferred: Team player

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong presentation and data visualization abilities
• Creative and critical thinking
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Collaborative team orientation

Education

• Degree in physical or biological sciences or imaging-related field