Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 17 hours ago
SPECT-PET-CT Imaging Spec
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$76K/yr - $84K/yr
5+ years expDana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. The SPECT/PET/CT Imaging Specialist designs and executes pre-clinical imaging studies, ensuring compliance with protocols and collaborating with various teams to analyze results and maintain laboratory operations.
CommunitiesHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalNon ProfitOncology
Responsibilities
Develop imaging study designs and SOPs for pre-clinical SPECT/PET/CT; plan animal cohorts, tracer selection, acquisition parameters, and schedules
Perform radioactivity receipt/assay, logging, safe handling, and hot-lab practices; prepare animals (anesthesia, positioning, monitoring), conduct SPECT/PET/CT acquisitions, and maintain ALARA-based contamination control and exposure monitoring
Conduct routine QC (e.g., PET normalization and SUV cross-calibration; SPECT uniformity and center-of-rotation; CT HU calibration). Perform dose calibrator checks and phantom studies. Troubleshoot artifacts. Coordinate service, upgrades, and acceptance testing with vendors
Analyze experimental data and interpret results. Prepare reports and summaries of findings including contributing to sponsor reports, grant materials, manuscript figures, and formal presentations. Maintain detailed notebook of all work-related activities and support patent invention disclosures and IND enabling filing
Establish and maintain mouse tumor models (e.g., injections, minor surgery); dose animals via multiple routes; measure tumors by calipers; perform non-invasive imaging; ensure welfare refinements and adherence to IACUC/AAALAC standards
Ensure adherence to IACUC protocols, AAALAC standards, NRC/MA radiation regulations, EH&S policies, and ARF SOPs; maintain training records, radioactivity logs, incident reporting, and audit readiness. Contribute to IACUC protocol development and amendments
Manage supply levels and procurement, collaborate with Purchasing and negotiate with vendors. Support basic budgeting and inventory control. Contribute to laboratory organization; train new staff on imaging SOPs and coordinate communications with internal and external collaborators
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Animal Sciences or related Life Sciences
5 years of experience in SPECT/PET/CT imaging
Advanced proficiency with pre-clinical SPECT/PET/CT systems and analysis software
Strong knowledge of radiation safety principles (ALARA) and documentation requirements
Demonstrated skill in rodent handling and in vivo techniques (injections, minor surgery, anesthesia/analgesia, physiological monitoring), with a deep understanding of welfare and refinement practices
Expertise in equipment and dose calibrator QC, phantom studies, artifact recognition/troubleshooting, and vendor coordination for maintenance and upgrades
Proficiency using PACS-like imaging archives, laboratory data systems, and computer-interfaced instruments, including automation/robotics and high-technology applications relevant to imaging workflows
Strong project management skills, including planning, prioritization, time management, and risk mitigation to meet sponsor timelines with reproducible, audit-ready results
Ability to address complex, unique issues with thoughtful evaluation of intangible factors and sound judgement
Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills; ability to create clear reports, figures, and data summaries for multidisciplinary and sponsor audiences
Knowledge of and adherence to IACUC/AAALAC standards, NRC/MA radiation regulations, EH&S policies, and institutional SOPs; ability to develop, modify, and improve SOPs in alignment with sponsored research agreements
High integrity, meticulous recordkeeping, and data governance supporting grants, publications, patent disclosures, and IND-enabling documentation
Effective collaboration and communication skills; ability to train staff and work within a matrixed, sponsor-facing environment; professional demeanor in all collaborator interactions
Preferred
Hands-on experience with in vivo dosing routes (oral, IV, IP), minor surgical techniques, anesthesia/analgesia, physiological monitoring, and non-invasive imaging (e.g., bioluminescent imaging)
Demonstrated proficiency in quantitative image analysis, equipment quality control, and radiation safety program participation
Experience executing industry-sponsored studies with defined timelines and deliverables
Company
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.08MKey Investors
Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama
2025-11-24Grant· $20M
2025-05-06Grant· $1M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Edward Benz
CEO
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