Radiochemistry Technologist
Med-Radiology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (24001076)
Located on the University of Pittsburgh Main Campus, the PET Research Center benefits from its central location to the major clinical and research activities of the institution. Presently, the center comprises a dedicated full time research staff of approximately 25, including ten full-time Radiology faculty members. The staff also includes nuclear medicine fellows, post-docs and radiochemistry technicians. The PET Research Center maintains an array of dedicated research scanners and equipment. Although the emphasis of the research facilities is on neuroimaging initiatives, a growing component of research in oncology and other systemic disorders continues to diversify its research efforts.
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Radiochemistry Supervisor, perform or assist in the production of radiopharmaceuticals for experimental PET studies. Perform quality control analysis of radiopharmaceuticals used in positron emission tomography (PET) scans and analysis of plasma samples for trace amounts of radiolabeled metabolites. Perform separation and purification of precursors used for radiolabeling.
Essential Functions
Radiolabel routine radiopharmaceuticals. Perform quality control tests associated with the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals. These tests include determination of sterility, apyrogenicity, chemical purity, radiochemical purity, radionuclidic purity, and specific activity. Perform Analysis and quantification of radiolabeled metabolites in plasma samples following the injection of short-lived radiotracers in PET studies. The metabolite analyses involve the separation of plasma from whole blood, fractionation of various radiolabeled metabolites in the plasma using solvent extraction techniques, and identification of metabolites using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), thin layer chromatography (TLC), or gas chromatography (GC) methods. Conduct identification, separations, and quantitation of compounds and radionuclides utilizing HPLC, TLC, GC, NMR, UV, IR, and gamma-ray spectroscopy.
Physical Effort
Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Staff.Radiochemistry Technologist
Job Family Research
Job Sub-Family Laboratory
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required 3
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:30 am- 5:00 pm
Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered No
Visa Sponsorship Provided No
Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable
Required Documents Resume
Optional Documents Not Applicable
Similar Positions
-
Senior Research Specialist In Radiochemistry, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, 1 day ago
Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research? In our organization, you will find a unique opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading research groups in the development of new...
-
55280 Research Associate Plant & Food Research, Plant & Food Research, New Zealand, about 11 hours ago
Research Associate Flavoromics Biological Chemistry & Bioactives Auckland, New Zealand Permanent Fulltime (38 hours per week) Vacancy number 55280 What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua You wi...
-
University Assistant Without Ph D, Graz University of Technology, Austria, 24 days ago
4 Apr 2024 Job Information Organisation/Company Graz University of Technology Department Institute of Organic Chemistry Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Coun...
-
R&D Focusing On Supporting The Application And Development Of Biomolecular Extraction Techniques For Meta Omics High Throughput Experiments, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg, about 14 hours ago
The Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) is an interdisciplinary research centre of the University of Luxembourg. We conduct fundamental and translational research in the field of Syst...
-
Scientist (Index No. 4406 00), Paul Scherrer Institut Villigen, Switzerland, 5 days ago
22 Apr 2024 Job Information Organisation/Company Paul Scherrer Institut Villigen Research Field Chemistry » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country Switzerland Application Dead...
-
Assistant Professor At The Department Of Fusion Plasma Research, Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion, Poland, 5 days ago
23 Apr 2024 Job Information Organisation/Company Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion Department Department of Fusion Plasma Research Research Field Physics » Other Researcher Profile...