PET Laboratory Research Technician at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

PET Laboratory Research Technician

Med-Radiology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002381)

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

Performs laboratory testing and some analysis on multiple types of specimen samples. Operates and properly sterilizes equipment and maintains inventory and assists with ordering.

Essential Functions

Candidate will be trained in the following tasks:

-Radiolabelling 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.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Laboratory Research Technician I

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Laboratory

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required

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