Research Associate, CIRC and Core Lab

Minneapolis heart institute foundation•Minneapolis, MN

13d•$20 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

At the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF), your work unlocks new knowledge, supports patient-centered care, and advances cardiovascular research and education. As a Research Associate, you’ll do more than support studies—you’ll help propel a mission that changes and saves lives. Position Summary The Cardiovascular Imaging Research Center (CIRC) and Core Lab Research Associate supports day-to-day research activities, working side-by-side with international leaders in cardiovascular imaging. MHIF has a robust portfolio of Imaging Research that spans centralized imaging analysis for multicenter industry-sponsored trials as well as investigator-initiated research studies. The Research Associate works closely with imaging analysts and physician researchers on a portfolio of research studies. This role is responsible for tracking and organizing imaging studies as they are received and move through the research workflow in the Core Lab. Cardiac imaging includes cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, and echocardiograms. This role is well suited for individuals with a high attention to detail, ability to organize, and technical aptitude with medical imaging and electronic data capture systems. This position is primarily onsite. However, once established, there is some flexibility for hybrid working with prior manager approval.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field
High attention to detail, strong ability to organize projects and documents, and ability to create thorough documentation
A mature conscientious individual with the ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills
Must be able to manage work across multiple concurrent projects
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with others as a team and in support of a positive work culture
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Skilled in Microsoft suite including Excel
Strong technical aptitude

Nice To Haves

Previous experience or exposure to research is preferred

Responsibilities

Download, track, and organize cardiac imaging studies as they are received
Perform initial quality control review on imaging studies to ensure imaging studies are properly de-identified
Collaborate with imaging analysts to document any imaging quality deficiencies
Perform quality assurance review of imaging analysis reports and case report forms
Perform data entry in electronic data capture systems
Track completed analyses and maintain project metrics
Communicate effectively with analysts, physicians, and industry sponsors
Document team meeting minutes and action items
Draft project-specific imaging core lab manuals with input from team members
Ensure compliance with Core Lab Standard Operating Procedures and sponsor-specific requirements
When applicable, extract patient data from medical record or other source documents and enter into a registry, database or other study system.
Provide other support to the Core Lab or Scientific Services team and work collaboratively with all MHIF employees as part of a positive, supportive culture.