Imaging Research Specialist I

About the role

Runs imaging experiments, recording results and participating in the development and implementation of imaging research studies with some guidance. Implements basic analysis strategies for imaging data. Performs chemical syntheses and analyses, molecular biological analyses, histology and specimen preparations.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform, collect, evaluate, and analyze imaging research data.
• Operation of wide variety of scientific experiments involving detailed protocols.
• Assist in the design of the study including procedures, protocols and quality control measures.
• Conduct experimental design/analysis.
• Write imaging protocol and oversee its implementation.
• Obtain informed consent and follow IRB guidelines.
• Assist in the design of study or survey tools.
• Assist in the development of data collection methods and/or databases.
• Contribute to research publications.
• Assist principal investigator in preparation of grant applications and contract proposals.

Technical Capabilities

• Scientific Instrumentation (Novice): Demonstrates knowledge and use of scientific instrumentation in practical applications.
• Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate anatomy and physiology knowledge in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Regulatory Compliance (Novice): Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and apply them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Able to interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Directs others in interpreting rules and regulations on the job and trains others in them.
• Image Analysis and Processing (Novice): Demonstrates familiarity with software packages and databases used for image analysis and processing. Able to apply image analysis programs to provide measurements of structure or physiological outputs using state-of-the-art software programs. Able to develop scripts and programs to modify image analysis software for customer applications.
• Imaging Development and Application (Fundamental Awareness): Demonstrates expertise in the utilization and modification of imaging technologies and relevant concepts in physics and engineering for diverse applications.
• Laboratory Techniques (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in laboratory practices including chemistry and molecular biology.
• Technical Writing (Fundamental Awareness): Possesses the ability to describe procedures and data in writing to communicate to readers of grants, papers, and other documents.
• Electronics (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in the design and fabrication of electronic devices, both digital and analog.
• Communication (Novice): Clearly, effectively and respectfully communicates to employees or customers.
• Data Analysis (Novice): The ability to analyze data in an accurate manner.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience Level: Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.