PET Research Scientist
United Imaging Healthcare North America, Inc.
Summary
United Imaging Healthcare North America is seeking an On-Site Research Scientist to support cutting-edge translational research using multiple long axial field-of-view (long-AFOV) PET/CT systems at the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Job description
Job Summary
United Imaging Healthcare North America is seeking an On-Site Research Scientist to support cutting-edge translational research using multiple long axial field-of-view (long-AFOV) PET/CT systems at the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Based in Boston, you will work directly with investigators, clinicians, and imaging technologists at both sites, as well as with United Imaging's R&D teams. You will help bring new PET imaging methods from technical development into clinical research.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design and execution of collaborative PET imaging studies, from protocol development and data acquisition to image reconstruction and quantitative analysis.
- Serve as an on-site scientific point of contact, helping research teams troubleshoot imaging workflows and coordinating technical support with United Imaging's R&D teams.
- Take ownership of project milestones and communicate progress, findings, and next steps across teams.
Requirements
- A PhD in medical physics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field, with research experience relevant to PET, nuclear medicine, or quantitative medical imaging.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both clinical and technical teams.
- A high degree of accountability, sound judgment, and reliable follow-through when working independently on site.
Requirements
- PhD in medical physics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
- Research experience relevant to PET, nuclear medicine, or quantitative medical imaging
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with clinical and technical teams
- High degree of accountability, sound judgment, and reliable follow-through
- Ability to work independently on site
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Performance-Based Bonus
Company overview
United Imaging Healthcare North America, Inc. is the North American subsidiary of United Imaging Healthcare, a global medical technology company headquartered in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2011, the company established its U.S. operations with an R&D center in Houston in 2013, which later became the North American headquarters in 2018. The Houston facility serves as the company's domestic production facility, technology showroom, research center, service parts distribution hub, and global training center. United Imaging develops and manufactures advanced medical imaging equipment across multiple modalities including Magnetic Resonance (MR), Molecular Imaging (MI), Computed Tomography (CT), X-ray, and Interventional X-ray systems. The company operates with a mission of "Equal Healthcare for All" and has pioneered innovative business models such as Software Upgrades for Life™ and All-in Configurations™. With over 10,000 employees globally and a significant presence in more than 75 countries, United Imaging competes directly with established medical imaging giants like Siemens Healthineers, GE HealthCare, and Philips. The company's North American headquarters in Houston features a nearly 100,000 square foot facility that has expanded significantly to meet growing demand in the U.S. market.