Imaging Support Specialist, Center for Biomedical Research Support

at  University of Texas at Austin

Job Posting Title:
Imaging Support Specialist, Center for Biomedical Research Support
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Hiring Department:
Center for Biomedical Research Support
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:
General Notes
The Center for Biomedical Research Support (CBRS) is a collection of 10 service centers that operates under the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors (OVPR) and broadly supports the research community on campus and externally. CBRS serves a central role across all of campus to provide access to cutting-edge technology, expert advice, and centralized services. CBRS is comprised of core facilities including Biomedical Imaging, Bioinformatics, Biological Mass Spectrometry, Biomedical Research Computing, Cryo-EM imaging, Genome Sequencing, Microscopy/Flow Cytometry and Mouse Genetic Engineering. In addition, CBRS provides laboratory support in the forms of stockrooms, electronics repair, and external services drop boxes.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Please visit our
Human Resources (HR) website
to learn more about the total benefits offered.
Purpose
The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire a full-time Imaging Support Specialist to join the Biomedical Imaging Center (BIC) and coordinate the delivery of the Center’s MRI services to our user-base. The BIC is a university core facility that incorporates multi-modal biomedical imaging (MRI, PET, CT, optical imaging) and supports basic, translational and clinical research at UT-Austin and the wider community. We have a wide ranging user-base that encompasses human and preclinical imaging across multiple fields including oncology, neurology, psychology, psychiatry, nutrition and biomedical engineering. The Imaging Support Specialist will report to the MRI Program Manager and fulfil a key role in the delivery of BIC’s services, providing expert technical guidance and training to our imaging community with the goal of enhancing and expanding our user support. The ideal candidate will have experience in the application of MRI to biomedical research, a proven ability to train / educate, and the skills to coordinate a range of administrative and operational tasks.
Responsibilities

Delivers MRI services to the BIC’s user-base in accordance with our scientific and educational mission.

• Coordinates the maintenance and daily operations of the clinical and preclinical MR systems of the BIC, including administrative tasks such as QA/QC scans, MRI scan protocol creation, and scanner data management. Oversees user-compliance with BIC policies for MR resources and helps implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to meet community needs.
• Collaborates with our support team and provides specialist technical support to the Center’s user-base for human and pre-clinical MR imaging and spectroscopy.
• Conducts the MRI-related training of research personnel at BIC’s facilities including in-person safety training and facility orientation; virtual and in-person console training; mentoring prospective MRI Level 2 scanner operators; and provides input into the development of the MRI educational and training curricula.
• Assists BIC users with their research studies, when required, by acting as an experienced Level 2 scanner operator.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to biomedical imaging
• 4 or more years of experience in the application of MRI to biomedical research in either a clinical or preclinical environment
• Experience teaching, tutoring or mentoring others
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office or equivalent packages
• Ability to be an effective and flexible team member

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Familiarity with both preclinical and human MR research
• Demonstrated ability to train and support researchers in MRI
• Familiarity with standard MRI/fMRI analysis packages e.g. Freesurfer, Fsl, Osirix,

Salary Range
$60,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Must be able to work in an MRI environment

Required Materials

Please mark “yes” on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original
documents
to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF