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| Research Technologist 2 (Radiation Oncology) |
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University of Washington |
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Full Time, Employee |
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Seattle, WA 98105 |
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| Job Category: |
Medical/Health |
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| Education Level: |
Bachelor's Degree |
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Join our award-winning team at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). Among the top dozen medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report 2007 "America's Best Hospitals", UWMC prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UWMC is operated by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The University of Washington is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
Radiation Oncology has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Research Technologist 2. The individual in this position will, under general supervision of the Principal Investigator, perform experiments to optimize the isolation process for the radionuclide astatine-211 (At-211) under investigation in the Radiochemistry Division. Assist with shipment of At-211 and radiolabeling molecules for investigations being conducted.
Research Activities:
1. Optimization of the Isolation of At-211 from Irradiated Targets Conduct experiments outlined by the Principal Investigator and consultants involved in optimization and automation of the At-211 isolation.
Tasks involved:
• prepare bismuth targets for irradiation
• place bismuth targets in the cyclotron and retrieve after irradiation
• obtain equipment to be tested in the automation process
• have custom glassware built to work in the automation setup
• test transfer and separations of non-radioactive solutions to mimic At-211
• test transfer and separations of At-211 solutions
• test automation for transfer and separations of At-211 solutions
2. Shipment of At-211 to Other Institutions or Companies
• work with DOE to obtain appropriate shipping containers for shipments of At-211
• work with UW Radiation Safety to get paperwork and packaging ready for shipments of At-211
• assist in the shipment of At-211
3. Radiopharmaceutical Development Conduct radiolabeling experiments that have been demonstrated or outlined by a Research Scientist and/or Postdoctoral Fellow. Training will be provided in all new areas.
Tasks involved:
• Conduct radiolabeling of compounds using radionuclide selected (mostly At-211)
• Purify the radiolabeled compound
• Characterize the radiolabeled compound (by comparison with stable standard)
• Determine the in vitro stability of radiolabeled compound in vitro (stability to variances in temperature, radiolysis, bases, acids, components of serum)
• Provide characterized / purified radiopharmaceuticals for evaluation in vivo
Perform other related duties as required.
This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. |  | | Requirements: | Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine related field, PLUS one year of research experience equivalent to Research Technologist I OR one year of full-time post-baccalaureate college in an appropriate field of science or technology. Professional level experience may be substituted, year-for-year, for the formal academic degree.
Must have taken courses in chemistry, physics and radiochemistry and/or Nuclear Medicine related topics (e.g. Radiation Biology, Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry, Nuclear Medicine Procedures).
Experience in handling radioactive materials: Must have experience in handling short-lived radioactive materials (not tritium or carbon-14), and be very familiar with equipment used to measure, purify and isolate radioactive samples (e.g. gamma counter, dose calibrator, radio-HPLC, ITLC, etc.).
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. | | | Desired: | Experience in radiolabeling of monoclonal antibodies is highly desired.
Knowledge of SPECT and PET cameras is essential as some studies may involve their use.
| | | Condition of Employment: | | Must be proficient with computer programs, such as word processing and spreadsheet programs. |
Qualified applicants *must* apply online at our website for consideration.
Via the "Staff Jobs" tab, as an external applicant please apply directly to Req #58302.
http://www.washington.edu/jobs
Due to the high volume of applicants, only those highly qualified candidates will be contacted.
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