Quality-Control Radiochemistry Specialist

Company: UT Southwestern Medical Center
Location: Dallas
Posted on: October 4, 2024

Job Description:

Senior Research Associate Position at UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a highly skilled Senior Research Associate to join Dr. Sun (Xiankai) Lab in the Department of Radiology. The successful candidate will support the clinical operations of the Cyclotron and Radiochemistry Program (CRP) and function as a quality-control and radiochemistry specialist.

Key Responsibilities

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• Perform quality-control (QC) assays, including troubleshooting for investigational radiopharmaceuticals manufactured by the cyclotron facility for clinical practice and research.
  
• Maintain the QC lab instruments and records of CRP's material supplies according to FDA's Guidance for "PET Drugs - Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP).
  
• Develop new QC SOPs for investigational new drug (IND) applications.
  
• Participate in the design and development and evaluation of novel radiotracers.
  
• Work as a backup to CRP's Regulatory Affairs Officer Associate.
  
  
  Requirements
  
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  • Ph.D. degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required.
    
  • Master's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and five (5) years laboratory experience, including at least two (2) years at level of Research Associate or equivalent.
    
  • Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and six (6) years laboratory experience, including at least two (2) years at level of Research Associate or equivalent.
    
    
    Job Duties
    
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    • Organize laboratory to which assigned; determine work assignments of subordinates, advising them as to techniques, procedures, and equipment to be utilized in solution of work problems; and review completed work for professional quality and attainment of desired results.
      
    • Compile and evaluate research data; develop new or revised techniques and procedures based upon such data.
      
    • Perform or supervise design, development, or adaptation of equipment or apparatus used in research experiments to obtain desired results.
      
    • Compile and analyze results of research assignments and submit to principal investigator.
      
    • Instruct medical students, graduate students, residents, and other laboratory personnel of lower grade with respect to techniques, procedures, and equipment utilized in research or experiments.
      
    • Confers with industrial, governmental, or other professional groups with respect to progress or results of research assignment.
      
    • Assist principal investigator and other professional personnel in preparation of reports and papers for publication, usually exercising responsibility for writing of segment or phase of report or paper.
      
      
      Benefits
      
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      • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
        
      • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
        
      • Paid Time Off, available day one
        
      • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
        
      • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
        
      • Wellness programs
        
      • Tuition Reimbursement
        
      • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
        

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