Expected Starting Salary Range: 23.02 - 28.06

The Center for Pulmonary Imaging Research (CPIR) is a multidisciplinary center affiliated with Pulmonary Medicine, Neonatology, and Radiology and focuses on proton and hyperpolarized gas MRI of lung structure and function in animal models, children, and adults across a wide spectrum of cardiopulmonary disorders, including cystic fibrosis, asthma, rare-lung diseases, and transplantation rejection.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform experiments and record data

Follow established research protocols. Understand the scientific principles involved in the research. Apply those principles to troubleshoot and modify procedures and techniques when appropriate. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments. Analyze and archive MR images and other relevant data. Design and execute daily laboratory experiments and procedures in coordination with senior laboratory personnel. Apply standard protocols to specific experiments. Assists in training postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and junior laboratory personnel in laboratory techniques, equipment, and regulatory documentation. Capable of directing an undergraduate trainee in simple, well-established procedures. Maintains an active role in laboratory meetings, presentations, and publications. Contributes material for reports, publications, journal articles, and abstracts. Able to orally present data in group presentations.

Lab Administration

Produce hyperpolarized gas for pulmonary MRI. Operate standard and specialized laboratory equipment. Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment. Troubleshoot and/or make modifications as necessary to established procedures. Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment. Be willing and able to assist in daily operations of the laboratory including answering phone, maintaining lab supplies, organization, and cleanliness. Maintains optimal protocol and assay accuracy by conducting regular quality checks. Provides appropriate safety monitoring checks as assigned (cryogens, high-power laser, high magnetic fields, high pressure gas cylinders, etc.)

Serve as a Resource

Demonstrate competence in specific knowledge, skills and behaviors. Effectively communicate with team members and contribute to their growth by sharing knowledge, experience, and skills. Stay abreast of changes in key systems. Serve as a resource to the department in specific area(s). Work with research coordinators and other personnel to schedule hardware and infrastructure needed for pulmonary MRI.

Customer Service

Maintain/manage strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders. Respond to requests quickly and effectively. Identify and understand customer needs and expectations and meets them. Communicate any relevant information to clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders.

Research and improve current methods

Utilize internal and external resources to reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques, bring in new techniques or modify existing techniques. Evaluate innovative techniques. Follow and revise standard operating procedures (SOPs). Document compliance with institutional and federal regulations.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

Bachelor's degree in a related field of science or engineering. Fundamental understanding of physical sciences and mathematical principle

• 1 year of work experience in a related job discipline OR Master's degree in a related science or engineering field

Preferred:

Experience with magnetic resonance, electronics, image analysis, or quantitative programming (e.g., MATLAB, C++, python).

Unique Skills:

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