Preclinical Neuroscience Imaging Scientist I (PET/MRI)

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an imaging scientist to support preclinical imaging studies across rodents and non-human primates, involving radiotracer administration, data acquisition, and analysis.

The role requires strong multitasking, familiarity with advanced imaging modalities, and collaboration with vendors for instrument maintenance. You will contribute to publications and patents while coordinating multiple imaging studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience or Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Experience in animal handling and imaging techniques.
• Experience with radioactivity preferred; willingness to work with radioactivity.
• Able to multitask and meet timelines.
• Demonstrated strong verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with executing experiments to answer scientific questions.
• Provide experimental support for preclinical imaging studies in rodents and large animals, including formulation and administration of radiotracer/contrast agent/compound, image data acquisition, blood sampling, metabolite analysis, NHP fasting.
• Understand objectives of projects and adapt experimental plans as needed.
• Learn, understand, and master new experimental techniques.
• Innovate, develop and implement high quality study protocols.
• Operate state of the art imaging systems (PET/CT and MRI).
• Assist with ensuring optimal functionality of imaging equipment and liaise with vendors for maintenance.
• Assist with performing analysis of imaging data using specialized imaging software.
• Conduct and interpret literature searches to aid understanding and improvement of imaging studies.
• Set and meet experimental timelines.
• Organize and present scientific plans and data; act as study coordinator.
• Contribute to writing of publications, presentations, and patents.

Skills

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience

Master’s degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Mediso LFER 150 PET/CT

Nanoscan PET/CT

Bruker MRI systems

Job description

AbbVie is seeking an imaging scientist to support preclinical imaging studies across rodents and non-human primates, involving radiotracer administration, data acquisition, and analysis.

The role requires strong multitasking, familiarity with advanced imaging modalities, and collaboration with vendors for instrument maintenance. You will contribute to publications and patents while coordinating multiple imaging studies.