Clinical/HC Research Associate - Department of Radiology

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology is seeking an experienced MRI professional to join the University of Iowa MRI Research Facility, an academic MRI research program supporting work in neuroscience, psychiatry, oncology, cardiology, musculoskeletal imaging, and advanced MRI technology development. The role works with faculty, physicians, physicists, engineers, scientists, investigators, research coordinators, technologists, students, staff, and facility users to support multidisciplinary research studies. The position helps lead facility operations, conduct human and animal MRI research, develop imaging protocols, facilitate equipment use, support study recruitment and enrollment, and ensure that research activities comply with study protocols and applicable institutional, state, and federal requirements. It also contributes to grant and manuscript preparation, facility training, research data quality and archiving, and the financial administration of facility operations. This is a regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa, at 100% time. Applicants must provide a resume and cover letter addressing the required and desired qualifications. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.

Requirements

Completion of a bachelor's degree, successful completion of a two-year or other approved Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology education program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3–5 years of experience operating MRI scanners.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and self-motivation to complete assigned tasks.
Proficiency with computer software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated ability to train and supervise others.
Demonstrated experience providing positive communication and care to patients or research subjects.
Comfort working with large and small animals undergoing MRI imaging.

Nice To Haves

Clinical research experience.
Competency with multiple computing platforms, such as PC, Linux, and Apple.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures and implement repairs, install and test equipment, and perform routine backups of research systems.
Familiarity with image processing and analysis.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical expert in MRI research and perform clinical and health research activities related to MRI.
Conduct complex human and animal MRI research experiments.
Prepare for and participate in monitoring visits; perform activities such as patient assessments and medical-history reviews as needed.
Ensure compliance with study protocols.
Prepare research and grant proposals, explore grant opportunities, coordinate research teams and grant-submission documents, and liaise with external funding agencies.
Maintain SMRT membership and stay current on MRI techniques and developments.
Develop, troubleshoot, and formulate protocols and hypotheses in a specialized field.
Maintain the research website and online scheduler, including information for external users and internal procedures.
Facilitate technologist support and equipment use for research studies.
Work with University investigators and research coordinators to develop and submit MRI research projects.
Review literature to develop human and animal MRI imaging protocols; contribute to descriptions of routine research procedures and develop study materials.
Screen, recruit, and obtain informed consent from clinical trial and study subjects; help determine eligibility, schedule study procedures and visits, and assist with subject assessments.
Analyze MRI data and literature to advise principal investigators on approaches and techniques for research outcomes.
Monitor and track research protocols and data collection; ensure research image archiving and regulatory compliance; assist in determining data validity.
Assist with preparation of manuscripts for publication and presentations at national meetings.
Develop and perform quality assurance procedures; monitor compliance with contract and grant terms and applicable policies and regulations.
Develop, implement, and oversee local program guidelines; track IRB/IACUC compliance for facility users and prepare documents for investigator IRB submissions.
Coordinate with University departments to support compliance with University, state, and federal policies; collect and maintain subject regulatory documents and report reportable events to the appropriate party.
Adhere to institutional policies and guidelines; provide supervision, oversight, and direction to students, staff, and facility users; provide secondary supervision and support for research technologists.
Organize training sessions for student users of facility equipment and distribute training materials.
Create and monitor budgets, establish fiscal controls, prepare fund allocations, generate monthly user billing, and analyze and report financial data.
Reconcile income and expenditures; assist with budget development and management of study resources and supplies; identify cost increases, inefficient spending, and cost-containment measures.