PET Radiochemistry Lab Technician: Imaging & Bioanalysis

CIC biomaGUNE; España; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CIC biomaGUNE seeks a motivated researcher to join its multidisciplinary biomaterials group, working at the interface of chemistry, radiochemistry and biomedical imaging.

You will participate in the preparation and evaluation of PET-labelled materials for preclinical imaging, analyze biological samples and imaging datasets, and gain training in radiochemistry and image analysis to develop autonomy in this field.

Qualifications

• MSc in Chemistry or closely related discipline required.
• Background in synthetic and/or analytical chemistry.
• Good laboratory skills and ability to follow experimental protocols.
• Good communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Interest in radiochemistry, molecular imaging and biomedical research.
• Less than 3 years since obtaining the qualification enabling training contract.
• Practical experience in organic synthesis and compound characterisation.

Responsibilities

• Participation in radiolabelling and radiosynthesis procedures with PET-labelled materials.
• Support in preparation, purification and quality control of radiolabelled compounds.
• Processing and analysis of tissue and biological fluid samples and related chromatographic/mass-spectrometric analyses.
• Processing, analysis and quantitative evaluation of PET/CT images in preclinical studies.
• Participation in co-registration and analysis of additional imaging modalities (MRI/optical imaging) when required.
• Documentation of experimental procedures and preparation of results for reports.

Skills

Lab skills

English

Spanish

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Radiochemistry interest

Education

MSc in Chemistry

Postgraduate training in synthetic/medicinal/industrial chemistry

Tools

HPLC

Mass spectrometry

Radiolabelling

Job description

CIC biomaGUNE seeks a motivated researcher to join its multidisciplinary biomaterials group, working at the interface of chemistry, radiochemistry and biomedical imaging.

You will participate in the preparation and evaluation of PET-labelled materials for preclinical imaging, analyze biological samples and imaging datasets, and gain training in radiochemistry and image analysis to develop autonomy in this field.