• Job Description

  Req#: req16322

  MRI Technologist
  Posting Number	req16322
  Department	RII Core Facilities
  Department Website Link	https://research.arizona.edu/facilities/search
  Location	Main Campus
  Address	Tucson, AZ USA
  Position Highlights	Research, Innovation & Impact invites applications for a staff scientist position (MRI Technologist) at the Researcher/Scientist III level to operate and manage two state-of-the-art 3T Siemens MRI system dedicated to research activities. The MRI scanners are housed in the Translational Bioimaging Resource (TBIR), a 20,000 sq-ft facility that includes MRI, ultrasound, CT, PET, SPECT, TMS, bioluminescence, multi-photon microscopy, and optical coherence microscopy. The TBIR serves as a university-wide resource for pre-clinical biomedical imaging and is housed in the Biosciences Research Laboratory. The successful applicant will join a team of innovative and collegial scientists and technicians who work across the various imaging modalities to assist and collaborate with investigators to develop and execute imaging research studies. The Scientist will be responsible for assisting with highly specialized research and patient imaging at an advanced level. The position requires great latitude for creativity in both theoretical and experimental applications and oversees small and large research projects. The applicant must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekdays, weekends, mornings, evenings, and occasionally overnight. Core Facilities The University of Arizona is home to a host of research resources called core facilities or cores—highly specialized testbed facilities available for use by faculty, students, and scientists in government and industry. The core facilities provide users with access not only to the latest instrumentation, but also to experienced staff with expertise in designing and conducting experiments and analyzing data. Our core facilities are: Unique: Capabilities are not available elsewhere on campus and, in many cases, within the region Enabling: Open to a broad range of research, fostering a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration Accessible: In centralized locations to make them equally accessible to all users Sustainable: Generally recover their cost, or a portion of their cost, by charging user fees Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please visit talent.arizona.edu
  Duties & Responsibilities	Duties & responsibilities: Operate Siemens 3T Skyra and Prisma scanners to support research activities on and off campus. Interact with human participants and investigators to develop and execute MRI protocols and experiments. Work with certain medium sized animals in animal based research project (pig, non-human primate). Ensure quality and reliability of data produced. Assist and facilitate routine maintenance of the scanner. Assist and facilitate daily routines to support MRI research activities such as ordering and stocking supplies, working with the calendar reservation system, billing. Additional duties may be assigned. Knowledge, skills, & abilities: Excellent oral/written communication and skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to make important decisions without immediate help. Ability to work closely with investigators using the system. Ability to interact comfortably with human participants that sign up as research subjects. Willingness to scan medium sized animals such as pigs and non-human primates. Familiarity with proper and ethical imaging practices and protocols.
  Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required and a minimum of 5 years of relevant Siemens MRI scanner work experience is required.
  Preferred Qualifications	10+ years MRI Technologist experience or equivalent. Experience leading clinical research projects. Advanced training on MRI scanners.
  FLSA	To Be Determined
  Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
  Number of Hours Worked per Week	20 - 40
  Job FTE	0.5 - 1.0
  Work Calendar	Fiscal
  Job Category	Research
  Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
  Rate of Pay	DOE
  Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
  Grade	8
  Career Stream and Level	PC3
  Job Family	Researchers & Scientists
  Job Function	Research
  Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
  Number of Vacancies	1
  Target Hire Date
  Expected End Date
  Contact Information for Candidates	Andy Rouse rouse@arizona.edu
  Open Date	5/31/2023
  Open Until Filled	Yes
  Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
  Special Instructions to Applicant
  Diversity Statement	At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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  95194 The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona.

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