Sr. Research Associate, Radiology

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Works under minimal direction to plan, coordinate, perform, and supervise performance of professional level medical or scientific research assignment related to particular or specialized field of endeavor.

The Department of Radiology is looking for a full-time Senior Research Associate to join Dr. Sun (Xiankai) Lab to support the clinical operations of the Cyclotron and Radiochemistry Program (CRP). The Senior Research Associate position will function as a quality-control and radiochemistry specialist, which is essential to the quality delivery of investigational radiopharmaceuticals for clinical practice and research at UT Southwestern in full compliance with FDA's regulations.
Laboratory Expectations
·Perform quality-control (QC) assays including troubleshooting for investigational radiopharmaceuticals manufactured by the cyclotron facility for clinical practice and research according to the established standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Maintain the QC lab instruments, and the records of CRP's material supplies according to the standards set by 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

• PhD with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience or
• Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or
• Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or
• No experience required with PhD or
• 5 years of laboratory experience with a Master's Degree including at least
• 2 years at level of Research Associate or equivalent or
• 6 years of laboratory experience with a Bachelor's Degree including at least
• 2 years at level of Research Associate or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Organizes laboratory to which assigned; determines work assignments of subordinates, advising them as to techniques, procedures, and equipment to be utilized in solution of work problems; reviews completed work for professional quality and attainment of desired results.
• Compiles and evaluates research data, and develops new or revised techniques and procedures based upon such data.
• Performs or supervises design, development, or adaptation of equipment or apparatus used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
• Compiles and analyzes results of research assignments and submits to principal investigator.
• Instructs 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.
• Assists principal investigator and other professional personnel in preparation of reports and papers for publication, usually exercising responsibility for writing of particular segment or phase of report or paper.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Perform quality-control (QC) assays including troubleshooting for investigational radiopharmaceuticals manufactured by the cyclotron facility for clinical practice and research according to the established standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain the QC lab instruments, and the records of CRP's material supplies according to the standards set by 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.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees