Imaging Scientist I - Nuclear Medicine

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing company as an Imaging Scientist, where you will leverage your expertise in preclinical imaging to support innovative research projects. This role involves managing the execution and analysis of studies in oncology and other therapeutic areas. You will collaborate with a talented team, ensuring high standards in data integrity and quality while interfacing with sponsors throughout the project lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in a supportive environment that values your insights and expertise.

Benefits

Contributory Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in a relevant field with 3+ years of industry experience.
• Experience in molecular imaging and radiochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Manage preclinical imaging studies and ensure high-quality data.
• Interface with sponsors and manage study communications.

Skills

Preclinical Imaging

Nuclear Medicine Techniques

Data Analysis

Technical Writing

Project Management

Education

PhD in Biology

MSc in Biochemistry

Tools

SPECT Imaging

PET Imaging

MRI

Job description

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Imaging Scientist I - Nuclear Medicine, London

Client:

Invicro, LLC

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Make an impact at a dynamic and growing company! Invicro is seeking an Imaging Scientist to join our team. The qualified candidate has training in preclinical imaging with a focus in oncology. This candidate will work as a part of a dynamic and matrix team and will support projects ranging from preclinical through first-in-human and will provide imaging expertise to guide projects to successful completion.

Overview:

The Imaging Scientist works with the Discovery Research team as a study director to manage the execution, analysis, and reporting of preclinical discovery research studies. The individual in this role is expected to support the execution of preclinical imaging studies across various therapeutic areas by interfacing with business development, sponsors, and laboratory staff to manage all aspects of study management from initial design to final report. The Imaging Scientist I is expected to author and review technical documents including study protocols, final reports, abstracts/manuscripts/white papers, etc.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience acquiring preclinical imaging data, and applying imaging to the study of disease in one or more therapeutic areas (ideally oncology but other therapeutic areas will be considered e.g. neuroscience, inflammation, oncology etc.).

Knowledge and experience in preclinical in vivo SPECT or PET nuclear medicine imaging techniques including understanding of theory, familiarity with data acquisition and analysis techniques, and experience in quality control and presentation of such data.

Key Duties:

• Manage the design, execution, analysis and reporting of pre-clinical discovery research studies and manage large programs of work whilst following the Discovery Research study workflows and ensuring collected and reported data is of high standard.
• Be the sponsor-facing scientist with the responsibilities of updating the sponsor during protocol development, during key study milestones, and presenting the results.
• As the study director on multiple projects, you are ultimately responsible for:
• All internal and external study related communications.
• Creating and maintaining an open and supportive internal team environment.
• Sufficient knowledge on the disease of interest, its basic biology and how the specific study fits within that field to engage in discussions with sponsor.
• The integrity and quality of the data shared with the sponsor.
• Support execution of pre-clinical imaging studies across various therapeutic areas.
• Support fellow Study Directors in your key areas of expertise.
• Interface with business development, sponsors, study managers, and laboratory staff to manage all aspects of study management from proposal to final report.
• Author and review technical documents including study protocols, final reports, abstracts/manuscripts/white papers, etc.
• Represent Invicro externally in a professional manner.
• Drive new business development opportunities.

Qualifications and Skills:

• PhD or MSc (with equivalent experience) in a relevant field (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Neuropharmacology) with 3+ years applicable industry experience or equivalent, or Scientific/technical Masters with 8+ years applicable industry experience. PhD or MS in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, physics, chemistry, or biology).
• Small molecule radiochemistry and/or radio- or fluorescent labeling of proteins and/or pre-clinical MRI, PET, SPECT, or CT imaging experience required.
• Experience with the application of molecular imaging to study drug effects, biodistribution, and target engagement.
• A working knowledge of relevant in vitro/ex vivo methodologies including radioligand binding, autoradiography, and immunohistochemistry would be an advantage.
• An ability to work effectively with vision, integrity, flexibility, and clear communication.
• Maintain clear and accurate records.
• An ability to organize own work, set priorities, and determine requirements so multiple tasks are achieved in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to demonstrate adaptability and past leadership experience in a team environment.
• Ability to interact professionally and confidentially with customers and subcontractors.
• The successful candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical skills, a logical approach to problem solving, and high standards of attention to detail.

Competitive Salary & Benefits:

Contributory Pension, Bonus, Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance & Flexible Benefits options.