Imaging Research Specialist II

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health, a part of the VU Institute of Imaging Science, seeks an imaging researcher to support ex-vivo ocular tissue studies and immunohistochemistry. You will run imaging experiments, record results, and help implement protocols with guidance from senior staff.

The role emphasizes data collection, analysis, and report preparation, contributing to imaging study development and grant-related projects within a collaborative academic environment.

Qualifications

• Imaging-focused research experience preferred.
• Ability to document procedures and results clearly.
• Experience with ocular tissue handling and immunohistochemistry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, run imaging experiments and collect data.
• Perform ex-vivo ocular imaging and tissue extraction following protocols.
• Assist in experimental design and protocol development.
• Document methods, results, and analyses for reports and grants.
• Prepare educational tools and contribute to data preparation for publications.

Skills

Data Analysis

Communication

Electronics

Technical Writing

Laboratory Techniques

Regulatory Compliance

Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge

Scientific Instrumentation

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region's largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you'll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization:

VU Inst. of Imaging Science

Job Summary:

Runs imaging experiments, recording results and participating in the development and implementation of imaging research studies under occasional guidance. Performs animal treatment and tissue extraction with particular focus on ocular tissue and immunohistochemistry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under supervision, perform, collect, evaluate, and analyze imaging research data
• Operation of wide variety of scientific experiments involving detailed protocols related to ex-vivo imaging of ocular tissues, including procedures, protocols and quality control measures.
• Assist in protocol development. Conduct experimental design/analysis. Write imaging protocol and oversee its implementation.
• Design study or survey tools. Develop data collection methods and/or databases. Prepare educational tools for use with the study
• Contribute to developing reports of results, graphs, charts, tables, etc. of research findings. Contribute to preparation of grant applications and contract proposals
• Analyze data acquired during the study.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Data Analysis (Intermediate): The ability to analyze data in an accurate manner.
• Communication (Intermediate): Clearly, effectively and respectfully communicates to employees or customers.
• Electronics (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in the design and fabrication of electronic devices, both digital and analog
• Technical Writing (Novice): Possesses the ability to describe procedures and data in writing to communicate to readers of grants, papers, and other documents.
• Laboratory Techniques (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency in laboratory practices including animal surgery, ocular tissue extraction, and immunofluorescence staining.
• Regulatory Compliance (Intermediate): 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.
• Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge (Intermediate): Possesses sufficient anatomy and physiology knowledge, training, and experience. Ability to apply knowledge to real world situations.
• Scientific Instrumentation (Intermediate): Demonstrates knowledge and use of scientific instrumentation in practical applications

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
• Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.
• - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
• - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and