Research Associate, CIRC and Core Lab

Minneapolis heart institute foundation•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$20 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Imaging Research Center (CIRC) and Core Lab Research Associate supports day-to-day research activities alongside leaders in cardiovascular imaging. MHIF’s imaging research portfolio includes centralized imaging analysis for multicenter industry-sponsored trials and investigator-initiated research studies. Working closely with imaging analysts and physician researchers, the Research Associate tracks and organizes imaging studies as they move through the Core Lab workflow. Cardiac imaging includes cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, and echocardiograms. The role is suited to someone with strong attention to detail, organizational ability, and technical aptitude with medical imaging and electronic data capture systems. The position is primarily onsite. Once established, some hybrid flexibility may be available with prior manager approval.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Previous experience or exposure to research.

Responsibilities

Download, track, and organize cardiac imaging studies as they are received.
Perform initial quality-control reviews to ensure imaging studies are properly de-identified.
Collaborate with imaging analysts to document imaging quality deficiencies.
Perform quality-assurance reviews of imaging analysis reports and case report forms.
Enter data 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 records or other source documents and enter it into a registry, database, or other study system.
Provide other support to the Core Lab or Scientific Services team and collaborate with MHIF employees as part of a positive, supportive culture.