Job Title: Scientist
Location: Cambridge, MA (Onsite)
Our client, a leading innovator in the field of biotechnology, is seeking a dedicated and skilled In Scientist to join their dynamic team in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and development in a state-of-the-art facility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate and support preclinical imaging studies involving rodents at our client’s location, ensuring adherence to established protocols and guidelines.
- Administer test substances to mice and rats utilizing various techniques, including oral administration, intraperitoneal injection, and intravenous injection.
- Proficiently handle and anesthetize mice and rats, ensuring their welfare and minimizing distress.
- Safely handle PET radioactive materials, including but not limited to F-18, Zr-89, Cu-64, in accordance with safety regulations.
- Acquire and analyze advanced imaging data using a rodent PET/CT system, contributing to the generation of high-quality data for research purposes.
- Perform additional laboratory tasks as required, including necropsy, meticulous documentation in electronic notebooks, and efficient electronic file management.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, coupled with at least 3 years of pertinent experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in handling and anesthetizing mice and rats.
- Prior experience with the safe handling of PET radioactive materials.
- Proficiency in acquiring and analyzing advanced imaging data using a rodent PET/CT system.
- Experience with rodent imaging systems, with a preference for candidates with experience in Molecubes or Mediso imaging systems.
- Ability to perform a range of laboratory tasks, including necropsy, electronic notebook documentation, and electronic file management.
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