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Research Lab Specialist
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Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2 : 1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities
Use state-of-the-art chemistry techniques for radiochemical applications, including performing the synthesis and quality control (QC) analysis of radiopharmaceuticals for preclinical evaluation and clinical PET imaging; performing multi-step radiosyntheses using automated chemistry modules and characterizing products for QC using analytical techniques such as liquid chromatography (LC), gas chromatography (GC), radio-TLC, endosafe endotoxin testing, dose calibrators, mass spectrometry; cyclotron operation to produce positron-emitting radionuclides; synthesis and quality control of PET tracers to meet demanding pre-clinical and clinical imaging schedules according to pertinent state and federal regulations; development and cGMP validation of new radiosyntheses; contributing to regulatory documents (e.g. Investigational New Drug (INDs) applications, Non-Disclosure Agreement (A)NDA)) required for clinical PET tracer filings; assist with writing peer-reviewed manuscripts and presenting data at research conferences; operate and maintain PET radiochemistry laboratory equipment (e.g. radiochemistry synthesis modules, radio-HPLC and TLC systems, GC systems); mentor and train junior laboratory staff and trainees; assist with regulatory and quality initiatives, monitoring, inspections and correspondence with regulatory agencies; maintain accurate record keeping for lab books, equipment logbooks and production batch records; collaborate with PET Center and imaging suite; coordinate processing and analysis of data and the conduct of experimental tests; suggest new or revised analytical methodologies; provide input into the development of mathematical and / or computer models for analyzing experimental data; train users in equipment operation and laboratory techniques.
Required Qualifications
Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related.
5 years analytical chemistry research experience using, planning, and executing complex analyses of bioactive molecules and pharmaceutical samples.
Experience must include characterizing products by spectroscopic and chromatographic methods, including IR, NMR, Mass spectral (MS), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (LC), gas chromatography (GC) and / or hybrid GC-MS and LC-MS data. 1 publication in peer-reviewed professional journal.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile / remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes () .
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO / AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
259812
Working Title
Research Lab Specialist
Job Title
Research Lab Specialist Inter
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full / Part Time
Full-Time
Regular / Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM Department of Radiology
Posting Begin / End Date
2 / 04 / 2025 - 2 / 11 / 2025
Career Interest
Research
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