Staff Research Associate - Radiology

UCSF • San Francisco, CA

7d • $30 - $36

About The Position

The Staff Research Associate will support a study using magnetic resonance (MR), spectroscopy (MRS), and imaging (MRI) to monitor normal and abnormal neonatal brain maturation, with the long-term goal of understanding the anatomical and functional growth of the developing brain. The imaging work is complemented by cell and molecular biological methods performed by study collaborators.

The position primarily involves assisting with hospital imaging scans, collecting and storing data, and helping collaborators and group members with data analysis. Additional duties support the smooth operation of the lab, including organization, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment.

Requirements

• BA/BS in biological or related science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong, proficient computer skills with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and prior experience working with and maintaining databases.
• Demonstrated reliability and excellent attendance.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to set priorities, multitask, work independently, and meet deadlines; and interpersonal skills for working with a diverse group of staff.
• Basic related scientific techniques, procedures, and safety knowledge acquired through academic laboratory or field experimental experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and familiarity with medical imaging and image processing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with or familiarity with magnetic resonance (MR), spectroscopy (MRS), and imaging (MRI).

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, assist with imaging and custom spectroscopy acquisitions by identifying consistent regions of interest and prescriptions for technologists during imaging exams.
• Under supervision, process images using custom-built pipelines and open-source packages.
• Under supervision, analyze MR data using statistical packages such as R or Matlab.
• Assist nurses and technicians in the imaging suite, including moving equipment and helping maintain proper workflow.
• Maintain existing databases and build and optimize computer scripts for data collection and storage, under supervision.
• Assist collaborators and other group members in obtaining and sorting data from the existing database.
• Perform administrative tasks, including ordering and inventorying lab supplies and scheduling and organizing maintenance and repair of lab equipment.
• Assist with patient scheduling and consent by facilitating communication between the study team and the scheduler.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time