Research Associate 1 - Medical Cyclotron

Essential Duties

1. Recommends the design and implementation of procedures and protocols under the direction of a higher-level authority. 2. Investigates, analyzes, and reaches preliminary scientific conclusions related to research planning. 3. Ensures data results are compiled, analyzed, and presented properly. 4. Analyzes, develops and interprets scientific results. Maintains clear documentation of results. Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports. 5. Performs independent research and laboratory techniques and participates in experimental research planning. 6. Interacts with internal contacts including the PI, research assistants, graduate students, Radiation Safety and Biological Safety officers, and Animal Care personnel to discuss and evaluate research results and to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the laboratory. 7. Interacts with external contacts such as researchers at other institutions, staff at biotechnology and reagents companies to consult on research methods and to keep abreast of product information and developments. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Master's Degree in a scientific discipline and one year experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Position Focus:

This position primarily carries out activity related to the operation and maintenance of the GE PETtrace medical cyclotron. Duties include: the daily operation of the cyclotron for the onsite delivery of isotopes used in the production of PET radiotracers. The day-to-day maintenance of the cyclotron which includes the changeout of reagents and gases used in isotope production and the recording of operational parameters in order to spot out-of-trend readings to enable proactive service intervention. Be available to assist with any major cyclotron service and perform light cyclotron service with the guidance of the GE service engineer. This includes the rebuilding of cyclotron targets. Responsible for the daily compilation and analysis of stack release data for the quarterly release report submitted to the Office of Radiation Safety. Participate in the investigation and prevention of anomalous events. Inventories and manages the radioactive waste stored on site prior to disposal by the Office of Radiation Safety. Prepare for daily use, service, maintain and troubleshoot the GE Tracerlab automated synthesis modules on site. May also participate in the production of PET radiotracers, and other duties as assigned.

Personal attributes must include a mechanical aptitude, attention to detail and the ability to apply logic in root cause analyses and to propose corrective actions. Must be available to begin the workday at 6:00 am. Work in the PET laboratory includes monitored, controlled and limited exposure to radiation. Work also requires the engineer to be able to walk, stand and access tight areas. Other duties as assigned.

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.