Imaging Research Specialist / QIAC

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

PTO and holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Defined-benefit pension

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an Imaging Research Specialist to support quantitative imaging analytics and clinical research imaging for investigators across the institution. The role works within the Quantitative Imaging Analysis Core to ensure data quality and contribute to imaging workflows.

The ideal candidate has education and experience in quantitative imaging analysis, clinical research imaging, and data handling, with collaboration across multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, engineering, physics, medical imaging or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 1 year of experience in medical imaging or medical sciences.
• Experience in imaging aspects of clinical trials and oncology imaging is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Quantitative Imaging Analytics in research studies and clinical trials.
• Coordinate imaging data collection, processing and analysis.
• Maintain records of imaging analyses and study findings.
• Collaborate with faculty, physicians and staff on imaging workflows.

Skills

Quantitative imaging analytics

Clinical research imaging

Data analysis

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Physics/Medical Imaging or related field

Master's degree

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on eliminating cancer through excellence in patient care, research, prevention, and education. The Quantitative Imaging Analyst position supports the Quantitative Imaging Analysis Core by providing quantitative imaging analytics and imaging analysis support for investigators across the institution.

Imaging Research Specialist

The Imaging Research Specialist plays a key role in collecting, processing, analyzing, and coordinating imaging-related data used in clinical research. Working within the Quantitative Imaging Analysis Core, the Quantitative Imaging Analyst collaborates with faculty, physicians, and staff to support imaging workflows, ensure data quality, and contribute to research efforts that advance the mission of UT MD Anderson.

Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate for the Imaging Research Specialist role should possess education, experience, and certifications relevant to quantitative imaging analysis, clinical research imaging, data analysis, and image processing. Specific preferred qualifications were not provided; therefore, candidates with experience supporting imaging analytics, clinical trial imaging, image workflow management, and multidisciplinary collaboration may be well suited for this position.

Why Us?

At UT MD Anderson, this role directly supports innovative cancer research by providing critical imaging analytics that help investigators evaluate disease progression and treatment outcomes. The position offers opportunities to work with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to impactful clinical research initiatives, develop specialized quantitative imaging expertise, and support the institution's mission to eliminate cancer through research, education, prevention, and patient care.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Support Quantitative Imaging Analytics

• Assess and collect quantitative imaging data for research studies and clinical trial activities.
• View lesions and determine baseline and follow-up measurements.
• Evaluate metastatic disease, tumor size, lesion size, and anatomical location.
• Provide imaging analytics support to investigators and research teams.

Manage Imaging Workflow

• Process medical images through established imaging workflows.
• Perform image archiving activities in accordance with operational procedures.
• Support image auto-routing and related workflow functions.
• Transfer and maintain images within Quantitative Imaging Analysis Core-specific servers for review and analysis.
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) for imaging-related systems and workflows.

Coordinate Imaging Data Activities

• Coordinate interpretations performed on clinical trial imaging data.
• Document imaging interpretations and related research activities.
• Maintain records of imaging analyses and study-related findings.
• Assist with the organization, tabulation, and analysis of imaging data.
• Work under the general supervision of management and faculty leadership.

Troubleshoot & Resolve Issues

• Collaborate proactively with faculty and staff across multiple departments.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve imaging-related operational issues.
• Develop solutions using strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Work with physicians to address discrepancies associated with imaging findings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: Bachelor's Degree Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Medical Imaging or related field.
• Preferred: Master's Degree

Work Experience

• Required: 1 year Experience in medical imaging or medical sciences.
• Preferred: 1 year Experience in imaging aspects of clinical trials; familiarity with oncology image-based tumor response criteria.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 182549
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 67,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 83,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 100,000
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Soft
• Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No