Nuclear Medicine Technology Specialist

Aleron; Barrington Township (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Test Specialist to contribute to the testing and validation of advanced imaging systems in a product development setting. The role suits a Nuclear Medicine Technologist transitioning from clinical work to engineering-focused projects.

You will verify and validate imaging software, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help ensure regulatory and quality standards are met throughout development and deployment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Nuclear Medicine Technology certification required.
• 2+ years clinical experience processing nuclear medicine scans.
• 2+ years QC on SPECT and SPECT/CT systems.
• 2+ years in a Nuclear Medicine Department in a hospital/clinic.
• 2+ years operating SPECT or PET scanners.

Responsibilities

• Perform verification and validation testing of nuclear medicine imaging systems, software applications, and clinical workflows.
• Evaluate prototype SPECT and PET imaging systems, document observations, defects, and usability feedback for development teams.
• Analyze requirements, specifications, and customer feedback to ensure products meet clinical and functional expectations.
• Support software installation, system configuration, quality control activities, troubleshooting, and calibration of imaging equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, quality assurance, technical support, and documentation teams to improve product performance and user experience.

Skills

Clinical experience

Quality control

SPECT/SPECT-CT

Team collaboration

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology education/certification

Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Tools

SPECT scanners

PET scanners

Quality control equipment

Job description

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Test Specialist

Location: Hoffman Estates, IL

Employment Type: Temp (12 months with potential to go Direct)

Industry: Manufacturing

Compensation: $44.50 - $48.71/hr.

Schedule: 40 hours/week - 1st shift. 8am-5pm.

About the Opportunity

• We are seeking a Test Specialist to apply clinical Nuclear Medicine expertise to the development, testing, and validation of advanced imaging systems.
• This role is ideal for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist looking to transition from a clinical setting into a product development environment, where you'll help ensure next-generation imaging technologies meet the needs of healthcare providers and patients.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

• This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

• Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Perform verification and validation testing of nuclear medicine imaging systems, software applications, and clinical workflows.
• Evaluate prototype SPECT and PET imaging systems, document observations, defects, and usability feedback for development teams.
• Analyze requirements, specifications, and customer feedback to ensure products meet clinical and functional expectations.
• Support software installation, system configuration, quality control activities, troubleshooting, and calibration of imaging equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, quality assurance, technical support, and documentation teams to improve product performance and user experience.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Nuclear Medicine Technology education/certification necessary.
• 2+ years of Broad clinical application experience processing nuclear medicine scans.
• 2+ years of Hands-on Quality Control experience on SPECT and SPECT/CT systems.
• 2+ years of experience working in a Nuclear Medicine Department within a hospital or clinic.
• 2+ years of experience operating SPECT or PET scanners.

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Proficient with performing SPECT and SPECT/CT acquisitions in a clinical environment.
• Conversant in handling radioactive material on a regular basis.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and completely.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of nuclear medicine and computer tomography clinical protocols.
• Strong understanding of nuclear medicine workflows, procedures, and imaging equipment.
• Clinical nuclear medicine background is the most important qualification.
• Exposure to cutting-edge imaging technology and product innovation.
• Ability to directly influence the design and development of next-generation nuclear medicine scanners.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.