Ucsf Work Values

Daily Duties at Ucsf:

- Upgrade and manage a chemical lab focused in imaging contrast agent research; - Apply and secure NIH research funding, - Lead all chemistry research projects and efforts: chemical design and synthesis, preclinical characterization of new improved imaging agents; - Train and teach research fellows, medical students, technicians on chemistry and contrast agent aspects; - Provide chemistry support and consultations to MD colleagues in the Department.

What they like about Ucsf:

You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment. You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.

Tags

synthetic chemistry, innovation and patents, imaging agents/probes, Dendrimer, NMR/MS/TLC/FT-IR/UV/Chromatography/HPLC/SEC/ICP-AES, Chemical conjugation, Formulation, Polymer chemistry

Skills

Bioconjugation Chemistry, Liquid Chromatography, Pharmaceutical Drug Formulation, Chromatography, Structure Characterization, Physico-chemical Characterization, In Vitro, HPLC, MS, NMR, UV-Vis, IR, Fluorescence Spectrometry, Polymer Chemistry, Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Dendrimers, PEG chemistry, Chemical Formulation, Iodinated contrast media, Gadolinium-based contrast agents, Surface coating of nano-/micro- particles, Silicone polymers / polysiloxanes research, Gel Electrophoresis, light scattering characterization of nanoparticles, Science education, Medical Imaging, Cancer Imging, Contrast Agents, Product Development, MRI, CT, In Vivo, Cell Labeling, Preclinical Imaging, Pharmacokinetics, Animal Modeling, troubleshooting key intermediates and products, strong problem-solving, rational structure-based drug design, SOP writing, lab equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, waste and safety management, Ability to work independently and to interact well with a multidisciplinary team (physicians, chemists, biologists, physicists, and computer scientists); strong written and verbal communication skills; great team player and interpersonal skills

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