Imaging Research Specialist II

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Imaging Research Specialist II runs imaging experiments, records results, and participates in the development and implementation of imaging research studies under occasional guidance. The role includes animal treatment and tissue extraction, with particular focus on ocular tissue and immunohistochemistry. The specialist performs and analyzes imaging research, supports experimental design and protocol development, and contributes to reports and research proposals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of relevant work experience.
• Intermediate data analysis capability.
• Intermediate communication capability.
• Novice-level electronics capability, including design and fabrication of digital and analog electronic devices.
• Novice-level technical writing capability for procedures and data in grants, papers, and other documents.
• Intermediate laboratory techniques, including animal surgery, ocular tissue extraction, and immunofluorescence staining.
• Intermediate knowledge of regulatory compliance and ability to interpret, explain, and apply rules and regulations, including in complex situations.
• Intermediate anatomy and physiology knowledge and ability to apply it in practice.
• Intermediate scientific instrumentation knowledge and practical-use capability.

Responsibilities

• Perform, collect, evaluate, and analyze imaging research data under supervision.
• Conduct scientific experiments using detailed protocols for ex-vivo imaging of ocular tissues, including procedures, protocols, and quality-control measures.
• Assist with protocol development; conduct experimental design and analysis; write imaging protocols and oversee their implementation.
• Design study or survey tools, develop data collection methods or databases, and prepare educational tools for study use.
• Contribute to reports of research results, including graphs, charts, and tables.
• Contribute to preparation of grant applications and contract proposals.
• Analyze data acquired during the study.
• Perform animal treatment and tissue extraction, particularly ocular tissue extraction and immunohistochemistry-related work.

Benefits

• The benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level