Manager Small Animal Imaging Labs Sail Platform - Montréal, Canada - Centre universitaire de santé McGill

Centre universitaire de santé McGill

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Montréal, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre.

Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University.

The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position summary

The RI-MUHC Small Animal Imaging Labs (SAIL) Platform is a unique and comprehensive technology suite for non-invasive imaging in pre-clinical animal models to create holistic views of diseases, and to follow labelled tracers of drugs and biomarkers.

The platform is equipped for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and computed tomography (CT).

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, organized and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic team.

Under the supervision of the Manager of Operations and Platforms, the incumbent will be responsible for leading and overseeing the daily operation of the SAIL Platform, including: providing internal researchers and external clients with scientific consultation and support in experimental design and execution of MRI, PET, SPECT, and CT imaging projects, development and implementation of animal imaging protocols and operating procedures, and performing acquisition of images

General Duties

Lead development and implementation of novel small animal MRI, PET, SPECT and CT image acquisition, processing, and image analysis methods,
Perform acquisition of multimodality images in animal models,
Meet with prospective and active clients offering scientific expertise in advising and guiding experimental design to ensure best outcome of projects,
Ensure deliverables according to scheduled timelines,
Troubleshoot experimental procedures, research issues and when necessary, work with service engineers and/or technicians to maintain and repair equipment,
Deliver scientific and budgetary oversight, regularly reporting platform budget status and projections to upper management.
Proactively anticipate capital equipment needs and staffing requirements,
Actively participate in the strategic planning and development of the platform and plan new platform growth opportunities including expanded service
Participe activement à la planification stratégique et au développement de la plateforme et planifie de nouvelles opportunités de croissance, notamment des offres de services élargies et de nouvelles collaborations avec l'industrie et avec les fondations caritatives du CUSM,
Assure la promotion des services et activités de la plateforme aux niveaux local, national et international, recherche et développe des partenariats,
Assigne le travail et supervise le personnel et les stagiaires,
Travaille en étroite collaboration avec les autres membres de l'équipe PIPA pour garantir le bon fonctionnement des scanners,
Mène des activités éducatives, des cours, des présentations, des ateliers et des programmes de formation,
Supervise l'achat de fournitures, les contrats de service, l'inventaire et développe des partenariats avec les fournisseurs,
Tient des registres détaillés des projets et des résultats, y compris la collecte, l'extraction et la saisie de données via des fichiers/cahier électroniques et papier,
Assure le suivi des projets, maintient la base de données des utilisateurs et supervise la facturation via un système de gestion en ligne,
Fournit un soutien à la rédaction de manuscrits et de demandes de subvention,
Prépare les rapports annuels à présenter à la direction de l'IR-CUSM,
Effectue d'autres tâches selon les besoins. offerings and new collaborations with industry and with the MUHC charitable foundations,
Promote platform services and activities locally, nationally and internationally, seek out and develop partnerships,
Assign work and supervise staff and trainees,
Work closely with other SAIL Team Members to ensure proper performance of the scanners,
Conduct educational activities, courses, presentations, workshops and training programs,
Oversee the purchase of supplies, service contracts, inventory and seek out and develop partnerships with vendors,
Maintain detailed records of projects and results including collecting, extracting and entering data via both electronic and paper files/notebook,
Track projects, maintain user database and oversee invoicing through on line management system,
Prepare annual reports for presentation to RI-MUHC Management,
Perform other duties as required or assigned.

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Education / Experience

Education:
Doctorate Degree or MSc. (with significant experience)

Field of Study:
Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.

Work Experience:

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