Ultrasound Imaging Specialist
The Jackson Laboratory•Bar Harbor, ME
•$27 - $46•Onsite
About The Position
The Ultrasound Imaging Specialist plays a key role in designing and executing in vivo cardiac imaging studies within the Rosenthal Lab. This position focuses on high-resolution echocardiography, including image acquisition, analysis, and protocol development to support cardiac structure and novel techniques in functional phenotyping.
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands-on in vivo mouse research experience
- Strong skills in animal handling, husbandry, dosing, and necropsy
- Ability to analyze data and interpret results with attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented research environment
- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
- Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Word
- Professional, reliable, and adaptable, with a positive and team-oriented attitude
- Willingness to learn and develop expertise in echocardiography
- Flexibility to support research needs, including occasional after-hours work if required
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of hands-on in vivo mouse research experience
- Advanced experience in animal handling, husbandry, dosing, and necropsy
- Experience with imaging modalities (e.g., ultrasound, MRI, CT)
- Experience with PRISM, R and Python
Responsibilities
- Perform in vivo cardiac imaging using echocardiography (B-mode, M-mode, Doppler)
- Support experimental design and contribute to protocol development and optimization
- Analyze and interpret imaging data, including statistical analysis and data reporting, delivering high-quality, reproducible data in a timely manner
- Perform biomethods including injections, tail tipping, ear notching and blood collection
- Assist in training and supporting students, staff, and collaborators
- Promote safe lab practices, ensure compliance with IACUC protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment
- Update and develop new protocols, and maintain drug inventory in compliance with all institutional, local, state, and federal regulations
- Oversee instrument operation and ensure proper maintenance and calibration
- Work collaboratively with team members to support overall research goals
- Support general lab operations as needed including but not limited to, colony maintenance, genotyping, histology, dosing, necropsy and preparation of tissues for downstream analysis
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
