25-Oct-2023

Radiology and Biomedical Imaging - Admin and Faculty Affairs

84988BR

University Job Title

Research Associate 3, MS

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Research Associate 3 MS (26)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Research/Support

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Medical School Campus

Worksite Address

300 Cedar Street
New Haven, CT 06510

Position Focus:

In coordination with the Director and Deputy Director of Chemistry at the PET Center, and Director of Radiopharmaceutical and Cyclotron Operations at the Radiochemistry Core, the Lead Production Chemist is responsible for managing the day-to-day radiopharmaceutical production activities of the PET Center Radiochemistry Core. This position will involve management of the clinical assistants – PET radiochemists. Incumbents for this position will participate in research activities in the laboratory; participates in the synthesis, automation, and QC/ QA of current and novel PET radiopharmaceuticals and translation to human use, and perform experiments and laboratory work. Responsible for laboratory upkeep and safety measures. Duties include, but not limited to: Participates in setting radiopharmaceutical production schedule for maximum productivity. Manages and carries out the evaluation, implementation and translation of novel PET radiopharmaceuticals for preclinical and clinical research studies through the development, optimization, and validation of novel radiosynthesis protocols. Participates in the supervision and training of new members of the research team including postdoctoral fellows, visiting scientists, and students. Manages and maintains accurate records of methods, results and observations in scientific experiments. Participates in the maintenance of required service contracts for laboratory equipment and instruments. Manages and participates in quality assurance activities in the radiochemistry laboratory. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

1. Designs, plans, implements and evaluates complex, multifaceted research projects/systems, including method development, adaptation and validation. 2. Stays abreast of technological/scientific developments in the field and determine when to incorporate them into experimental plans. 3. Establishes policies and procedures for research projects. 4. Solves complex methodology, protocol, procedural and research problems through adapting new techniques that will achieve research goals. 5. Formulates and implements short and long-range goals for the operation of the lab. Sets priorities, assigns responsibilities, and establishes timelines. Projects future needs and formulates operational strategies consistent with projects. 6. Manages a research facility determining appropriate scientific techniques, equipment and administrative procedures. Supervises exempt and non-exempt staff. 7. Coordinates major lab renovations working with Facilities, Health and Safety, and Purchasing to ensure deadlines, safety standards and purchases are according to plans and within budgets. 8. Investigates, analyzes and evaluates complex data, specialized data collection systems and methods to reach scientific conclusions and ensure the integrity of research data. 9. Authors articles for research publications and professional journals. 10. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline and five years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

 Documented working experience in GMP environment (QA/QC, CAPA).

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Demonstrated ability in automated synthesis and bringing to production novel compounds.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

High degree of reliability and organizational skills.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Demonstrated logical and critical thinking.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Self-motivated and high level of initiative and comprehension.

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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