Description:
The role of a Medical Imaging Scientist supports the development of MRContrast Agents and Molecular Imaging agents throughout the preclinical,clinical, and post-marketing phases within GE HealthCare PharmaceuticalDiagnostics – R&D. This is achieved by standardized processworkflows including the receipt, quality control, processing,preparation for assessment and archiving of clinical study images. Thisindividual will work closely with the Global Imaging Technology Group(ITG) within R&D reporting to the Head of Imaging Operations.
The position is suitable for a dynamic individual with demonstratedexperience in medical imaging in a clinical setting, includingcomprehensive understanding of Nuclear Medicine, familiarity with dataacquisition and experience with quality control/ analysis techniques.
Key responsibilities/essential functions include:
• Ensure image quality review and GCP compliance of clinical studies andbusiness requests during image data management.
• Provide input based on experience to develop clinical study imaging manuals.
• Perform image review and give written/verbal feedback to clinicalsites to ensure adequate image quality and protocol compliance duringclinical studies.
• Perform established image processing in Nuclear Medicine and acrossmultiple modalities using proprietary software as well as third party software
• Travel to clinical study sites to assist with or perform theirinitiation and training. In certain cases, the site training may need tobe performed remotely (i.e. web conference, or similar) with equivalentefficacy.
• Developing effective working relationships with stakeholders tofulfill the needs of the clinical study. This may include internal staffand personnel at participating clinical centers.
• Applying practical and clinical experience to projects in the deliveryof key documentation or data.
• Maintenance, training, and support of computerized image systems incooperation with the image data specialist(s). (System-specific trainingwill be provided.)
• With a LEAN Mindset participate in continuous improvement activitiesby identifying and appropriately escalating process and product qualitygaps, providing solutions when possible.
• Perform project specific tasks in compliance with Good ClinicalPractices (GCP), regulatory requirements (21CFR Part 11, GDPR, HIPAA,etc.), applicable departmental and enterprise-wide SOPs and projectspecific protocols
Qualifications/Requirements:
• At least BSc or MSc in Physics, Nuclear Medicine, Radiography, orrelated field
• Several years of experience in either PET/CT, SPECT or DiagnosticRadiology
• In depth expertise and hands on experience in scanner qualification(phantom imaging and analysis) and image QC.
• Good understanding of PACS/RIS systems and patient workflows.
• Substantial experience of Molecular Imaging scanning with at least oneof the major scanner manufacturers.
• Experience with Digital Imaging and Communi