University of Chicago
Job Posting
The Integrated Small Animal Imaging Research Resource (iSAIRR) core facility is seeking a staff scientist. iSAIRR provides state-of-the-art multi-modality animal imaging services to investigators across the University as well as other institutions. The role performs basic laboratory tasks/duties and assists with supporting users' research in the microPET/SPECT/CT, MRI, ultrasound, and optical imaging sub-cores. Training will be provided in necessary functions. Responsibilities include: Assist with managing all laboratory compliance including Laboratory Safety, IACUC, and Radiation Safety. Assist with the development and implementation of new imaging protocols. Perform microPET/SPECT/CT equipment daily, monthly, periodic QA/QC protocols. Receive radiotracer and dose preparation. Assist with managing all radiation safety regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain updated written SOPs. Perform laboratory duties including maintaining equipment, data and supplies. Perform animal set up for imaging of mice and rats including animal anesthesia, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, and intravenous injection of radioactive contrast agents and other solutions. Perform mouse and rat tail vein catheter placement and other minor surgical procedure. Perform Ex vivo tissue harvest and biodistribution analysis using Gamma counter, perform autoradiography. Help monitor compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Help develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan. Support data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conduct literature reviews and help write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project. Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum qualifications include a college or university degree in a related field and less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a scientific field, prior exposure to academia and/or biomedical environment and/or research, and prior experience with animal research or handling. Working conditions include a laboratory environment, ability to stand for several hours and to lift heavy equipment. Application documents required include a resume and cover letter (preferred) should be uploaded via the My Experience page.
The Integrated Small Animal Imaging Research Resource (iSAIRR) core facility is seeking a staff scientist. iSAIRR provides state-of-the-art multi-modality animal imaging services to investigators across the University as well as other institutions. The role performs basic laboratory tasks/duties and assists with supporting users' research in the microPET/SPECT/CT, MRI, ultrasound, and optical imaging sub-cores. Training will be provided in necessary functions. Responsibilities include: Assist with managing all laboratory compliance including Laboratory Safety, IACUC, and Radiation Safety. Assist with the development and implementation of new imaging protocols. Perform microPET/SPECT/CT equipment daily, monthly, periodic QA/QC protocols. Receive radiotracer and dose preparation. Assist with managing all radiation safety regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain updated written SOPs. Perform laboratory duties including maintaining equipment, data and supplies. Perform animal set up for imaging of mice and rats including animal anesthesia, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, and intravenous injection of radioactive contrast agents and other solutions. Perform mouse and rat tail vein catheter placement and other minor surgical procedure. Perform Ex vivo tissue harvest and biodistribution analysis using Gamma counter, perform autoradiography. Help monitor compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Help develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan. Support data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conduct literature reviews and help write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project. Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum qualifications include a college or university degree in a related field and less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a scientific field, prior exposure to academia and/or biomedical environment and/or research, and prior experience with animal research or handling. Working conditions include a laboratory environment, ability to stand for several hours and to lift heavy equipment. Application documents required include a resume and cover letter (preferred) should be uploaded via the My Experience page.