Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

We are seeking to recruit a Neuroimaging Research Technician to provide technical support for our magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) research study, perform image processing, and help both animal and human studies for ongoing cardiovascular MRI projects. The position-holder will contribute to the current grant applications in patients and animals. This will include patient recruitment, institute regulatory work, and clinical examinations. The researcher will closely work with the principal investigator (PI) and collaborating members from various departments, including biomedical engineering, material science, Radiology, vascular surgery, cardiovascular / cardiac-surgery division, and Program for Physical Therapy.

Job Description

• Maintain laboratory equipment, inventory, and scheduling.
• Perform image postprocessing and some statistical analysis.
• Assist all animal experimental study.
• Assist human subject recruitment and experiments.
• Ensure compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Assists PI/Postdoc fellow with running study participants through magnetic resonance imaging experiments.
• Transferring files to appropriate server.
• Reviews study database to make sure all data has been entered.
• Running developed scripts from image processing and analysis under PI and Postdoc fellow supervision.
• Assessing basic cognitive function and behaviors with testing.
• Provides routine data entry ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintains study database.
• Provides the testing questionnaires to study participants.
• Prepares cognitive testing packets.
• Scores cognitive testing and questionnaires for PI and Postdoc fellow.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. 
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Imaging Research (1 Year)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

The successful candidate will have background in Physics / Electrical / Biomechanical / Biomedical Engineering related field and experience with MATLAB coding and image processing.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Animal Handling, Detailed Reports, Image Processing, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Software Program, Teamwork

Grade

R06-H

Salary Range

$16.92 - $26.44 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.