Research Assistant I

Immediate need for a talented Research Assistant I . This is a 12+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Cambridge, MA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:26-13039

Pay Range: $30 - $31/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform in vivo PET/SPECT/CT, echoMRI, and MRI imaging studies
• Support projects utilizing other imaging modalities (optical, ultrasound)
• Handle laboratory animals (rodents) per institutional guidelines and regulations
• Safely handle radioactive materials in compliance with radiation safety protocols
• Execute imaging protocols with precision and consistency; maintain detailed experimental records
• Process and analyze imaging data using specialized software; perform quantitative PET/SPECT/CT analysis applying automation methods and AI-powered tools; maintain organized data repositories and ensure data integrity
• Contribute to the preparation of study reports, presentations, and scientific documentation
• Utilize GraphPad Prism, Excel, and PowerPoint for data analysis, visualization, and reporting
• Support the implementation of new imaging protocols and methodologies as directed
• Maintain imaging equipment, manage inventory, and follow SOPs and safety protocols
• Troubleshoot technical issues under supervisor guidance
• Participate in laboratory and department organization activities

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Key Skills;Image analysis, analyzing tissue, manipulating animals/dissections, Analysis Software - Data Analysis - sets, graph, and PowerPoint presentation. Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Education: Bachelor's degree (Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Imaging Sciences, Physics, or related) plus a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in an academic or biopharmaceutical setting OR Master's degree in relevant field
• Good foundation in scientific practice and biological/imaging sciences principles
• Recognized as a competent technical contributor.
• Applied technical skills to complete assigned work within a project team using established procedures and methodologies
• Exceptional time management, prioritization, and personal organization skills.
• Ability to organize work independently to meet deadlines with meticulous attention to detail in execution, data management, and documentation
• Exceptional English language written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, multidisciplinary, team-focused, and fast-paced environment with changing priorities and strict deadlines
• Proactive problem-solving mindset; active guidance seeking when needed
• Ability to work in laboratory settings performing detailed procedures with animals and radioactive materials.
• Comfortable working in open office spaces
• Hands-on experience with in vivo PET, SPECT, CT, and/or MRI imaging modalities
• Experience handling laboratory animals (rodents) in research settings
• Good understanding of animal anatomy and physiology
• Experience working with radioactive materials and radiation safety knowledge
• Advanced proficiency with GraphPad Prism and Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of preclinical imaging data workflows (acquisition through analysis)
• User experience with quantitative PET/SPECT/CT analysis software (Imalytics, PMOD, VivoQuant, AMIDE, or similar)

Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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