Senior Imaging Scientist, In Vivo Diagnostics & Therapy

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Lauderdale Courts (TN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s Center for In Vivo Imaging & Therapy (CIVIT) seeks an industrious Senior Scientist/ Scientist to join the Preclinical Diagnostic Imaging team.

You will support a range of imaging studies essential for translational research and drug efficacy testing. The role requires extensive experience in planning preclinical imaging and expertise in advanced MRI techniques, with strong communication and meticulous record-keeping in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and conducting preclinical imaging studies.
• Knowledge of advanced MRI techniques and sequences.
• Excellent communication and detailed record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate translational imaging research and evaluate imaging opportunities using MRI, microCT, PET/CT, and related tools.
• Establish protocols for imaging procedures and standardized data handling.
• Collaborate with St. Jude faculty to define imaging needs and future technologies.
• Train staff on imaging and analysis to ensure reproducible results.
• Implement new image analysis methods to improve data throughput.

Skills

Preclinical imaging

MRI techniques

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area

Tools

Bruker MRI

PET/CT

Image Guided Radiation Therapy

Job description

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s Center for In Vivo Imaging & Therapy (CIVIT) seeks an industrious Senior Scientist/ Scientist to join the Preclinical Diagnostic Imaging team.

You will support a range of imaging studies essential for translational research and drug efficacy testing. The role requires extensive experience in planning preclinical imaging and expertise in advanced MRI techniques, with strong communication and meticulous record-keeping in a fast-paced environment.