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Research Scientist, Simulations

Employer
RefleXion
Location
Hayward, CA
Start date
May 27, 2022

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Discipline
Regulatory, Science/R&D, Biotechnology, Research
Required Education
Doctorate/PHD/MD
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
Biotech Bay

Job Details


Description

The Research Scientist works as part of the Product Engineering group, a multi-disciplinary team of radiotherapy use experts. This team works with the design engineers and outside clinicians to define, develop, and validate the clinical performance of new RefleXion biology-guided radiation therapy products. The team focuses on establishing the clinical requirements for the products and validating that the products address them. This role requires a strong background in radiation physics, radiation therapy, diagnostic imaging, and medical device design control. The Research Scientist participates in the Product Engineering group to develop deep relationships with key opinion leaders in cancer treatment and investigate and develop new high-value clinical applications for RefleXion’s products, contributing to the larger radiotherapy, radiology, and oncology communities.


Responsibilities

  • Conceptualizes and executes projects to evaluate and validate the clinical performance of RefleXion biology-guided radiation therapy (BgRT) system under various clinical and practical test conditions
  • Develops tools to simulate and evaluate system performance under various clinical and practical test conditions covering imaging, dosimetry, tracking, system throughput and other key performance parameters.
  • Develops technical requirements and specifications from the simulations to ensure that RefleXion’s products meet their clinical performance goals
  • Develops protocols and conducts formal testing to validate the clinical safety and efficacy of the product
  • Supports Regulatory (FDA, CE, etc …) documentation and applications
  • Collaborates with other organizations within the company as needed (i.e., regulatory, product education, training, sales, and marketing)
  • Collaborates with clinical partners and KOL’s in the industry to develop protocols and criteria for acceptance and clinical utilization of RefleXion systems
  • Publishes system evaluation and clinical performance papers in collaboration with clinical partners, KOL’s, and internal R&D partners
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • PhD degree in Physics, Medical Physics, or Engineering with 2 years relevant clinical, industry and/or research work experience
  • Expert-level ability to program in Matlab or equivalent language for simulation and data analysis
  • Strong background in computational algorithms, data structures, computer systems engineering
  • Keen aptitude to work as part of a cross-functional product development team to move successful products from concept through launch
  • Excellent communicator with strong written and oral presentation skills
  • Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision
  • A passion for innovation leading to creation of robust and reliable products

Company Benefits and Perks – What you will love about us!

All positions at RefleXion are eligible to receive the same benefits, listed here. We also want to highlight the following perks that add to our collaborative and team-work company culture.  As we continue to grow as a company, we strive to have these benefits and perks grow with us – we are so excited for what is in store! 

  • The opportunity to work with a passionate, driven team in a pre-IPO start-up environment
  • Competitive compensation and stock option package
  • Medical (both HMO and PPO options), Dental and Vision
  • Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401K
  • 3 Weeks/Year PTO Accrual rate to start
  • Employer paid Life Insurance
  • RefleXion Benefit Hub – for company exclusive discounts and deals on a variety of sites and items
  • Daily on-site lunches
  • Kitchens filled with a variety of healthy and delicious snacks and drinks – including espresso and soda machines!
  • Company culture building events such as Coffee Chats with the Executives, Friday Afternoon Ice Cream Socials and monthly Book Club
  • On-site mobile car wash services weekly
  • Electric car charging stations on site

 

 

Company

RefleXion is a privately held therapeutic oncology company located in Hayward, Calif., transforming radiopharmaceuticals from diagnosing cancer to actively controlling delivery of external-beam radiotherapy by leveraging individual tumor biology. Designated an FDA Breakthrough Device, RefleXion’s SCINTIX™ biology-guided radiotherapy automates targeting and motion management to overcome long-standing barriers preventing definitive radiotherapy for metastatic disease. In strategic collaborations with radiopharmaceutical companies, RefleXion is co-developing and co-commercializing disease-specific radiopharmaceuticals for difficult to treat late-stage cancers. RefleXion’s vision is to extend the established safety, efficacy and cost-effectiveness of external-beam radiotherapy to patients with solid tumor malignancies of any stage.

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Location
25841 Industrial Blvd
#275
Hayward
California
94545
US

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