MRI & CT Technologist (Part-Time)

About the role

The Medical Imaging team at Neuralink is responsible for supporting preclinical, clinical, and R&D operations across the company. Our multidisciplinary group of scientists, medical physicists, and engineers work in lockstep to test hypotheses and validate safety within preclinical models. We lead the medical imaging screening process for human participants seeking to receive the Neuralink implant, collaborating closely with Radiologists and Neurosurgeons. We drive innovation in R&D, developing new applications that leverage advanced imaging to provide critical insights for surgical planning, brain mapping, and image analysis.

Responsibilities

• Technical Acquisition: Execute complex imaging protocols including high-resolution anatomical, functional MRI (fMRI), and photon-counting CT.
• Contrast Administration: Safely perform peripheral IV starts and administer contrast media for both MRI and CT human subjects, working under the onsite supervision of the Radiologist and Principal Investigator.
• Stimulus Integration: Set up and troubleshoot fMRI stimulus presentation hardware (e.g., visual/auditory stimuli, response pads, and synchronization triggers).
• Volunteer & Subject Management: Lead the scanning process for human volunteers—including safety screening and fMRI coaching—as well as preclinical veterinary subjects.
• Surgical & Clinical Support: Partner with Neurosurgeons and Radiologists to acquire high-quality data for surgical planning, brain mapping, and safety studies.
• Operational Excellence: Manage day-to-day scanner readiness, coordinate vendor maintenance, and maintain impeccable QA/QC records.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:
• Certifications: Active ARRT (MR) and ARRT (CT) certifications.
• Texas Licensure: Active Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) license through the Texas Medical Board.
• Clinical Skills: Proficiency in IV placement and contrast administration for human subjects.
• Console Expertise: Proficiency with Siemens Syngo (via/XA) platforms.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience or strong comfort level with fMRI hardware setups (triggers, stimulus monitors, and cabling).
• Research Mindset: Comfort working with both human participants and veterinary subjects in a fast-paced lab environment.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience in a high-gradient MRI environment or dedicated research facility.
• Experience working directly with Neurosurgeons or within an OR/Surgical imaging environment.
• Prior experience with fMRI task-based scanning and peripheral hardware synchronization.
• A deep interest in the frontier of neurotechnology and brain-machine interfaces.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.
• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
• Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
• Paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Meals provided
• Equity (RSUs)
• 401(k) plan
• Parental leave
• Flexible time off