Small-Animal PET/CT Imaging Engineer

PSL Université Paris; Orsay; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff catering

70% coverage of annual public transport pass

Company health insurance

Job summary

A leading French research institution in Orsay seeks a qualified individual for imaging equipment management and quality control. Ideal candidates should have a Master's or PhD in relevant fields, 2-5 years of experience, and strong knowledge of PET imaging. Responsibilities include managing imaging operations and overseeing radiation safety protocols. Staff catering and health insurance are offered, alongside other benefits, within a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (Bac+5) to PhD level in Physics, Medical Physics, Biology, or Imaging.
• Open to hospital staff such as radiology technologists, medical physics assistants.
• 2 to 5 years of professional experience.
• Certification: Level I Animal Experimentation (Designer).
• Strong knowledge of PET imaging highly appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Manage imaging equipment, quality control, and usage.
• Oversee radiation protection, handle activities in hot zones.
• Conduct imaging acquisitions (microPET/microCT).
• Organize transport of unsealed radioactive sources.
• Implement quality controls for imaging systems.
• Develop technological enhancements for imaging systems.
• Analyze measurement results and produce reports.
• Manage animals involved in projects: monitoring, transfers, anesthesia.

Skills

Dosimetry

Acquisition and interpretation of CT and PET images

Image analysis

Management of radioactive tracers

Proficiency in office IT tools

Experience with small animals (rats, mice): handling, anesthesia, injection

Good command of English

Education

Master’s degree (Bac+5) to PhD level (Bac+8) in Physics, Medical Physics, Biology, or Imaging

Job description

A leading French research institution in Orsay seeks a qualified individual for imaging equipment management and quality control. Ideal candidates should have a Master's or PhD in relevant fields, 2-5 years of experience, and strong knowledge of PET imaging. Responsibilities include managing imaging operations and overseeing radiation safety protocols. Staff catering and health insurance are offered, alongside other benefits, within a supportive and inclusive work environment.