Research Associate, ACIPCL
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Research Associate in the Advanced Cardiac Imaging & Physiology Core Laboratories performs qualitative and quantitative analyses of patient intravascular images and other imaging modalities, including CT, MR, and physiology data. The role supports assigned clinical trials by preparing study documentation and tracking tools, acquiring and logging images, conducting image quality control and analysis, responding to study queries, and helping ensure consistency with established protocols. The Research Associate may also support data entry and management, train and guide new analysts, and participate in research, presentation, and academic activities. The position follows a flexible hybrid arrangement requiring at least two predetermined days per week in the mid-town office.
Requirements
- B.A. or B.S. degree in Biomedical Engineering or Life Sciences.
- 0–2 years of work experience in a medical, academic, or pharmaceutical environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Flexibility, ability to multitask, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, good follow-up, and sound judgment.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally with staff, physicians, nurses, managers, trial sponsors, and colleagues, and in writing when preparing or reading emails, letters, Manuals of Operations, Case Report Forms, reports, and other company documents.
- Ability to analyze information and solve problems related to intravascular images.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of medical terminology and heart morphology.
Responsibilities
- Acts as the point person for assigned trials.
- Sets up trial documentation, Case Report Forms, and Technician Worksheets using templates and revising them for assigned projects or clients.
- Becomes familiar with protocols and substudies for assigned projects or clients, and creates or revises dedicated study materials for review by the Core Lab Director or designee.
- Creates an initial database or Excel spreadsheet to track work.
- Acquires images and logs completed work.
- Archives and digitizes images; performs quality control, measurements, and image interpretation for IVUS, VH-IVUS, OCT, NIRS, physiology recordings, CT, MR, and other imaging modalities received by the core lab for ongoing trials.
- Follows training in IVUS, VH-IVUS, OCT, NIRS, CT, MR, physiology, and other intravascular imaging modalities to maintain consistency of readings.
- Analyzes assigned trials.
- Receives and answers queries; contacts site coordinators or PIs and works with sponsors to resolve issues.
- May perform data entry, data management, or other tasks needed to complete core laboratory projects.
- Supports onboarding, training, and development of new analysts by providing guidance on core laboratory processes, study requirements, image analysis methods, quality standards, and workflows.
- Performs additional assigned research, presentation, and academic activities.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage through a choice of health plans.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Pre-tax travel expenses through the TransitChek program.
- 401(k) plan.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- Fourteen paid holidays each year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
