Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Theranostics and Radiation Science
AstraZeneca · Cambridge, MA · 2 wk ago
Healthcare$93k–$139k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Aid in the development and enforcement of imaging trial documents.
- Provide subject matter expertise to internal and external stakeholders regarding image acquisition, storage, review, and processing.
- Maintain an archive of imaging related data for ongoing and completed trials.
- Collaborate with clinical operations in overseeing, conducting, and managing imaging-related aspects of clinical studies according to the clinical protocol, study manuals, and plans.
- Assist with the management of in-house processing of image data and internal dosimetry efforts to support ongoing research and multi-disciplinary department and company initiatives.
- Support clinical data review; assist in generating clinical research reports and presentations including abstracts, posters, and publications.
- Support clinical site staff and investigators with imaging and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals preparation, administration, and waste management.
- Respond to radiation safety inquiries and concerns regarding the use of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals and precautions.
- Show a working knowledge and understanding of modern electronic infrastructures relevant to radiological imaging such as DICOM, PACS, IHE models, image processing, and advanced visualization.
- Show willingness to travel when needed (5-10%).
Qualifications
- Hold a Bachelor of Science degree with a life science focus from an accredited educational institution and possess NMTCB/ARRT(N) certification in nuclear medicine or equivalent.
- Have additional training in radiation safety (NMTCB(RS)) and/or medical physics with an advanced master's qualification, though not required.
- Have at least 5 years of clinical experience, with 2-5 years of experience in clinical trials preferred.
- Show demonstrated technical and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Show scientific expertise in SPECT and PET imaging, including acquisition, reconstruction, and uploading of images.
- Show proficiency in Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Quality Assurance/Compliance (QA/QC) in a clinical trial setting.
- Show familiarity with the radioactive materials license amendment process with the NRC and Agreement States.
- Show understanding of Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) responsibilities.
- Show ability to articulate and present the role and impact of molecular imaging on decision-making within drug discovery and development.
- Show self-motivation and exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Show ability to multitask and work effectively in a team or independently on assigned tasks.
- Show proficiency in business computer skills and experience with medical imaging workstations (i.e., MIM), dosimetry software, and/or PACS.