Job Description Summary

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Job Description

The role of a Medical Imaging Scientist is to support imaging operational project delivery throughout the development of MR Contrast Media and Molecular Imaging agents throughout the preclinical, clinical, and post-marketing phases within GE HealthCare Pharmaceutical Diagnostics – R&D in accordance with regulatory guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). This is achieved by standardized process workflows including the receipt, quality control, processing, preparation for assessment and archiving of clinical study images. This individual 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 demonstrated experience in medical imaging in a clinical setting, including comprehensive understanding of Molecular Imaging, familiarity with data acquisition and experience with quality control/ analysis techniques.

Key responsibilities/essential functions include:

• Ensure image quality and GCP compliance at clinical sites and/or during image handling and analysis.

• Provide input based on experience to develop clinical study imaging manuals.

• Travel to clinical study sites to assist with or perform their initiation and training. In certain cases, the site training may need to be performed remotely (i.e., via telephone, web conference, telepresence or similar) with equivalent efficacy.

• Complete image review and give written/verbal feedback to clinical sites to ensure adequate image quality and protocol compliance during clinical studies.

• Applying practical experience to projects in the delivery of key documentation or data.

• Maintenance, training, and support of the computerized image systems in cooperation with the image data specialist(s). (System-specific training will be provided.)

• Developing effective working relationships with stakeholders to fulfill the needs of the clinical study. This may include internal staff and personnel at participating clinical centers.

• Maintaining competency in the modality associated with the position (e.g., through a Continuous Professional Development programme). Proactively building up their experience through coaching and mentoring from more senior scientists.

• Image data management in support of clinical studies for internal and external customers according to Good Clinical Practice and company procedures and guidelines.

• Awareness and compliance with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position.

• Completion of all planned Quality & Compliance training with the defined deadlines.

• Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required.

• Support compliance/closure of Regulatory and Quality requirements before completing Design Outputs/Program Deliverables.

• Participate in continuous improvement activities by identifying and appropriately escalating process and product quality gaps, providing solutions when possible.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• At least BSc or MSc in Physics, Nuclear Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Radiography, Clinical Neuroimaging, or related field

• Several years of experience in either PET/CT, SPECT or Diagnostic Radiology

• 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 one of the major scanner manufacturers.

• Experience with Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM).

• Experience in using medical imaging workstations

• Knowledge in the scientific and clinical research of diagnostic imaging agents.

• A high degree of initiative and the ability to work systematically and independently is expected.

• Experience identifying, troubleshooting, documenting and following technical problems through to completion.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

Desired Characteristics:

• Prior experience working at an imaging core lab or similar environment.

• Experience and relevant work with dosimetry.

• Experience with writing clinical study manuals (e.g., imaging manual or image quality control manuals).

• Experience creating and editing Standard Operating Procedure’s (SOPs).

• Familiar with blinded reads and direct contact with clinical study sites.

Inclusion and Diversity

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Total Rewards

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No