Regional Medical Physicist – Central-Eastern US

Coberon Chronos; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Coberon Chronos is seeking a Regional Medical Physicist for the Central-Eastern United States, with remote/home-based work allowed. The role blends hands-on clinical physics with R&D collaboration across research partners and clinical sites.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc/PhD in Medical Physics or related field, demonstrates expertise in SPECT/CT imaging and reconstruction, and can travel 30–40% regionally.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Medical Physics, Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of SPECT/CT systems, image reconstruction, and quantitative imaging.
• Clinical or translational research experience; data analysis expertise is a plus.
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently in clinical environments.
• Willingness to travel 30–40% across the region.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site and remote advanced clinical physics support, including protocol optimization and troubleshooting.
• Lead or support system validation and acceptance testing for new installations.
• Collaborate with regional sites on research, data collection, and technical documentation.
• Serve as regional expert on image quality, noise reduction, and reconstruction methods.
• Support R&D initiatives with beta testing and clinician feedback.
• Deliver workshops and technical presentations to clinicians and physicians.
• Develop dedicated R&D tools or workflows based on user needs.
• Maintain relationships with KOLs, research hospitals, and academic partners.
• Represent the company at industry events when required and assist sales/marketing as needed.
• Document findings and outcomes to support reporting and product development.

Skills

SPECT/CT expertise

Image reconstruction

Quantitative imaging

Programming / data analysis

Interpersonal communication

Travel 30–40%

Education

M.Sc./Ph.D. in Medical Physics or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Regional Medical Physicist – Central-Eastern US

Location: Central-Eastern United States (Remote/Home-based)

Territory: Central-Eastern Region

Company Overview

Our client is a global medical technology leader specializing in the development, manufacturing, and service of state-of-the-art Nuclear Medicine imaging systems. They are driving the industry’s transformation from analog to digital detection technology, enabling healthcare providers to deliver superior diagnostic services at a lower cost. As pioneers in digital SPECT and SPECT/CT imaging, the company utilizes advanced detector materials and proprietary hardware to provide high-speed, low-dose imaging with best-in-class image quality.

Role Overview

The Regional Medical Physicist provides specialized nuclear solution support across the assigned geography. This role combines hands-on clinical collaboration and medical physics expertise with direct interaction with research partners and key clinical sites. The position requires effective communication with internal R&D, service, and sales teams to ensure optimal system performance and clinical success.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• Education: M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Medical Physics, Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of SPECT/CT systems, image reconstruction principles, and quantitative imaging.
• Research Background: Demonstrated experience with clinical or translational research; expertise in data analysis methodologies is a significant advantage.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming or data analysis (e.g., Python or MATLAB) is preferred.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently within complex clinical environments.
• R&D Collaboration: Experience collaborating with R&D teams on feature development and advanced verification is an advantage.
• Travel: Ability and willingness to travel 30–40% across the region as needed.

Position Responsibilities

• Clinical Physics Support: Provide on-site and remote advanced support, including protocol optimization, reconstruction parameter guidance, and clinical-technical troubleshooting.
• System Validation: Lead or support acceptance testing for newly installed systems to ensure compliance with regulatory and clinical standards.
• Research Collaboration: Partner with regional clinical sites to support ongoing research, including data collection, study execution, and technical documentation.
• Image Quality Expertise: Serve as the regional subject matter expert for noise reduction, reconstruction methods, quantification processes, and protocol standardization.
• R&D Initiative Support: Engage in R&D projects, including beta testing and phantom experiments; provide structured feedback from clinical settings to the engineering team.
• Education & Training: Deliver workshops, technical presentations, and training sessions to clinicians, technologists, and physicians.
• Development: Create dedicated R&D tools or clinical workflows based on specific user needs.
• KOL Management: Maintain strong professional relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), research hospitals, and academic partners.
• Public Representation: Speak at regional or national industry events and support sales/marketing events as a technical expert when required.
• Documentation: Systematically document findings, observations, and research outcomes to support corporate reporting and product development.