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What is a pet imaging scientist?

A PET Imaging Scientist is a specialist responsible for developing, optimizing, and analyzing positron emission tomography (PET) imaging techniques. They work in medical and research settings to support disease diagnosis, drug development, and neuroimaging studies. Their role includes working with radiopharmaceuticals, image reconstruction, and data analysis to enhance imaging quality and accuracy. They often collaborate with physicians, physicists, and engineers to improve PET imaging technologies and applications.

What does a pet imaging scientist do?

As a Pet Imaging Scientist, your typical day may involve designing imaging experiments, preparing radiotracers, performing PET scans on animal models or humans, and analyzing the resulting data. You'll often collaborate closely with radiologists, veterinarians, physicists, and other researchers to interpret imaging findings and troubleshoot technical issues. Other responsibilities may include maintaining imaging equipment, ensuring compliance with radiation safety protocols, and contributing to research publications or grant proposals. The work environment is dynamic and team-oriented, requiring you to balance hands-on technical work with detailed documentation and scientific communication.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pet imaging scientist?

To thrive as a Pet Imaging Scientist, you need a deep understanding of molecular imaging, nuclear medicine, radiochemistry, and typically a PhD or advanced degree in a related scientific field. Expertise with PET/CT or PET/MRI scanners, data analysis software, and relevant safety certifications such as radiation safety training are critical. Strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and effective communication enhance collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams. These abilities ensure accurate imaging studies, compliance with regulations, and advancement of scientific research objectives.

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Senior Scientist, Pharmacology II

North Chicago, IL • On-site

Allergan
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$88K - $120K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and support preclinical PET imaging studies in rodents and large animals.

  • Operate imaging systems, analyze imaging data, and develop study protocols.

  • Provide experimental support including radiotracer formulation, blood collection, and blood sample analysis.

Job description

Job Description

The AbbVie Neuroscience Discovery Research Translational Sciences Imaging group is advancing an innovative positron emission tomography (PET) research program focused on the discovery and development of novel PET radioligands, their application in drug discovery and development, and their use in understanding normal and disease-related biology in animal models and in humans. The group identifies and advances key imaging initiatives within AbbVie and with external collaborators, while working closely across functions including medicinal chemistry, biology, pharmaceutical sciences, and clinical development.

Purpose: The Molecular Imaging Scientist will lead and support preclinical PET imaging studies. This role offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art imaging instrumentation, and novel PET radioligands, animal models, and therapeutic approaches. The position requires strong collaboration across imaging and research functions, with a high degree of matrix partnership.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and coordinate multiple preclinical imaging studies.
  • Communicate key findings to team members and stakeholders, and contribute to study reports and publications.
  • Provide experimental support for preclinical PET imaging studies in rodents and large animals, including radiotracer/compound formulation and administration, image acquisition, and blood collection.
  • Process and handle blood samples for radiometabolite analysis using HPLC and related methods.
  • Operate imaging systems, including the Mediso Multiscan LFER 150 PET/CT and Mediso nanoScan PET/CT.
  • Analyze imaging data using specialized software tools.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain high-quality study protocols.
  • Ensure imaging equipment is properly maintained in close collaboration with vendor support teams.
Qualifications
  • PhD in neuroscience, pharmacology, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline with typically 4 years of experience; or Master’s degree or equivalent with typically up to 10 years of experience; or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with typically 12 years of experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in PET imaging in animal models.
  • Ability to work effectively under deadlines in multidisciplinary teams while delivering high-quality data.
  • Strong publication record in peer-reviewed international journals.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively and build productive partnerships.
  • Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skill
Benefits
  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employer remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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