Senior In Vivo Imaging Scientist

Taylorollinson; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading collaborative drug discovery company in Macclesfield seeks a Senior In vivo Scientist to join their pre-clinical imaging team. The candidate will design and conduct experiments using imaging techniques like IVIS and PET. A PhD in in vivo biology and significant experience are essential. Competitive salary and benefits offered for this 12-month contract position.

Qualifications

• PhD or significant post-doctoral experience in in vivo imaging.
• Significant experience with pre-clinical in-vivo models.
• Holder of Home Office PIL ABC licence.

Responsibilities

• Design in vivo experiments for biodistribution studies.
• Conduct in vivo imaging work using IVIS, PET, and ultrasound.
• Support experiment design for team members.

Skills

In vivo biology and imaging

Pre-clinical model use

Dosing routes

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work on multiple projects

Education

PhD in in vivo biology and imaging

MSc or BSc with in vivo imaging

Tools

IVIS

PET

Ultrasound

MRI

Job description

Senior In vivo Scientist (Imaging) - Drug Development

Location - Cheshire

Sector - Drug Discovery

Salary - £43K - £48.5K depending on experience and interview performance

Contract - Full-time, 12 month fixed term contract.

Our client is a leading company, offering research services to the Drug Discovery sector. They collaborate with lead researchers and organisations to enhance the understanding of immunological, oncological, neurological and other disease areas. Based in Alderley Park, they are offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join their pre‑clinical imaging team as a Scientist, initially on a 12 month contract basis. If you are looking to work on exciting pre‑clinical in‑vivo imaging projects and want to further your career, then this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

The Role

This is a role for in vivo Scientists who have significant experience of imaging techniques such as PET, IVIS and ultrasound. As an In vivo imaging Scientist, you will be responsible for:

• Designing in vivo experiments for biodistribution studies. You’ll use existing skills in dosing, anaesthetics, post‑operation welfare checks, specimen and tissue collections.
• Conducting in vivo imaging work using techniques such as IVIS, PET, ultrasound.
• Working on complex drug discovery projects with various modalities (small molecule, complex molecules, nanoparticles etc).
• Supporting the design and set up of experiments of other team members.
• Maintaining an up to date and accurate record of experiments.
• Problem solving and implementing solutions relating to in vivo studies.
• Communicating across various departments and with colleagues.

Skills and Experience Needed

• A PhD in in vivo biology and imaging, with post‑doctoral (academic or industrial) experience. MSc or BSc backgrounds with significant in vivo imaging experience would also be welcomed (essential).
• Significant experience of pre‑clinical, in‑vivo model use (essential).
• Holder of Home Office PIL ABC licence. (A,B essential, C desired).
• Skills within common dosing routes, tumour and tissue sample collection (essential).
• Previous in vivo imaging experience in one or more of the following: IVIS, MRI, PET, Ultrasound (essential).
• Experience in working with open bench radioactivity (desired).
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills. (essential).
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously (essential).

The Package

Being a leading collaborative drug discovery company, our client is offering the chance to be part of a growing organisation on an initial 12 month contract, with a competitive salary and benefits package.