Physicist

Alpha Tau Medical
Texas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2024 CLOSED ON 7/27/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physicist position at Alpha Tau Medical?

A prominent company developing a cutting-edge cancer treatment is seeking a driven and motivated Physicist to join our team. This is a key position with excellent opportunities for growth where the right candidate can build an exciting and fruitful career.

Job Description:

The Physicist will support medical procedures, provide training, and manage relationships with medical sites and medical experts.

Is responsible for procedure planning, results analysis, as well as problem solving. The Physicist is a main point of contact for the sites in physics matters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Educate and train medical professionals in the most appropriate use of the company products.
  • Support our sites/relevant clinics with product and clinical information.
  • Manage clinical trial cases.

- Participate in clinical trials treatment planning.
- Support clinical trials procedures on site.
- Participate in post procedure debriefing.

  • Represent the company in conventions worldwide and create relevant relationships with experts in the field.
  • Create new content and lessons plans according to the company’s needs.
  • Treatment planning and post analysis of DICOMs.
  • Provide support and training to sites within the physics framework.
  • Assist and implement algorithms for improvement of the treatment.

Education Requirements:

  • B.Sc. in Physics / Engineering with strong physics background.

Specialized Knowledge:

  • Familiarity with radiation and radioactive isotopes (handling, safety, detection techniques)
  • Coding experience with Python or Matlab with knowledge in image processing – an advantage
  • Hands-on experience in equipment industry (medical, electronics) – an advantage.

Skills, Abilities, & Personal Characteristics:

  • Ability to travel within the US & Canada 3-5 times a month (for 2-3 days each time).
  • Proactive, entrepreneur mind-set.
  • Ability to write and audit documents.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Able to work in a cross-functional team setting as well as independently.
  • Ability to read and interpret clinical publications and protocols.

Work Environment and Conditions:

  • The work is in an office environment but involves frequent travel to sites (hospitals, private clinics) in the US and Canada, three to five times a month, often with short notice.
  • Ability to withstand witnessing medical procedures.
  • Slight exposure to gamma radiation coming off the product is expected

This is a full-time position and offers health insurance, a 401K retirement plan, and other standard benefits.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Willingness to travel:

  • 50% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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