Molecular Imaging Research Scientist I

Charles River Laboratories; Mattawan (MI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Mattawan, MI is seeking a senior Molecular Imaging professional to support translational imaging platforms (PET, SPECT, CT, MRI) and radiopharmaceutical production for preclinical studies, in vivo and ex vivo. You will document procedures, troubleshoot issues, communicate across teams, follow batch records, and ensure compliance with regulatory and GXP requirements.

A BA/BS with 7–9 years (MS 3–4, PhD 1–2) and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with 7-9 years of relevant working experience; Master’s degree (MS) with 3-4 years; Doctorate (PhD) with 1-2 years.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions, including the ability to learn a validated system
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule as needed
• Ability to work under specific time constraints
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa

Responsibilities

• Efficiently perform and document all procedures, materials, and results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards as applicable (protocols, methods, SOPs, etc.)
• Actively communicate and collaborate across operational areas to adhere to timelines and produce quality data
• Assist in problem solving for technical and/or regulatory issues with minimal oversight
• Assist the completion of laboratory investigations, assay troubleshooting and quality observations with minimal oversight
• Demonstrate effective communication skills through informal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team
• Independently operate laboratory instruments including their respective software applications for 1-2 platforms within one functional area
• Independently follow batch records to execute established automated synthesis / module cleaning / QC Assays / metabolite profiling / protein binding assays
• Independently perform data analysis in appropriate software
• Write both study and non-study deviations with minimal oversight
• Provide support to staff members as required by operational area as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Collaborative/teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)

Master’s degree (MS)

Doctorate degree (PhD)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Charles River Laboratories in Mattawan, MI is seeking a senior Molecular Imaging professional to support translational imaging platforms (PET, SPECT, CT, MRI) and radiopharmaceutical production for preclinical studies, in vivo and ex vivo. You will document procedures, troubleshoot issues, communicate across teams, follow batch records, and ensure compliance with regulatory and GXP requirements.

A BA/BS with 7–9 years (MS 3–4, PhD 1–2) and US work authorization are required.