University of Maryland Baltimore, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Position ID:
UMB-PCCSM-RA1 [#32766]
Position Title:
Research Assistant: Radiochemistry and Nuclear Imaging
Position Type:
Other
Position Location:
Baltimore, Maryland 21201, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Appl Deadline:
none (posted 2026/09/18)
Position Description:
Position Description
Research Assistant: Radiochemistry and Nuclear ImagingThe Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Medicine is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support radiochemistry and preclinical nuclear imaging in our laboratory. The successful candidate will carry out radiolabeling, quality control, and small animal imaging experiments, and will play a central role in the day-to-day operation of the radiochemistry and imaging workflow. Training will be provided for candidates with strong laboratory fundamentals but limited prior radiochemistry experience.Key Responsibilities• Perform routine radiolabeling reactions and prepare radiolabeled agents for in vitro and in vivo studies.• Carry out quality control and analytical characterization, including HPLC, radio-TLC, and stability assays, and maintain accurate records of all preparations.• Support small animal PET/SPECT/CT imaging sessions, including animal handling, dosing, anesthesia, positioning, and scan acquisition.• Assist with ex vivo biodistribution studies, tissue collection, and gamma counting.• Maintain radiation safety compliance, including surveys, waste handling, dosimetry records, and radioactive material inventory, in coordination with institutional Environmental Health and Safety.• Maintain laboratory equipment, manage ordering and inventory, and support general lab operations.• Compile and summarize experimental data and contribute to figures and manuscripts.• Work closely with postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, and assist with training new lab members.Qualifications• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Medical Physics, or a related field.• Prior laboratory research experience, in an academic or industry setting, with strong attention to detail and careful record keeping.• Willingness to work with radioactive materials and to complete institutional radiation safety training and certification.• Familiarity with analytical techniques such as HPLC, TLC, or UV-V is spectroscopy is desirable.• Prior experience with radiolabeling, radiopharmacy, or nuclear medicine is a strong plus.• Experience with rodent handling, injections, and small animal imaging is a plus; willingness to complete institutional animal handling training is required.• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team; strong organizational and communication skills.Application: Interested candidates should send their CV, a cover letter outlining their research experience, interest in this position and contact information for three references to Dr. Nalinikanth Kotagiri at NKotagiri@som.umaryland.eduDesired start date: January 2027We are not accepting applications for this job through AcademicJobsOnline.Org right now. Please see the job description above on how to apply.
- Contact: Nalinikanth Kotagiri
- Email:
- Postal Mail:
- 4 Martin Luther King Junior Blvd, 4120D
Baltimore, MD 21201
https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/medicine/divisions/division-of-pulmonary-critical-care--sleep-medicine/
- 4 Martin Luther King Junior Blvd, 4120D