Imaging Research Technician

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine seeks a full-time Imaging Research Technician to support CAMRI's research imaging operations in the Texas Medical Center. The role focuses on safe MRI sessions, patient comfort, and preparing the scanner environment for research studies.

Beyond imaging, the technician will assist with computing support, QA of imaging and computing systems, and exposure to advanced scientific computing approaches including AI applications in neuroscience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in related field or two years of relevant experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• MRI safety training and progress toward independent operator certification.
• Direct responsibility for participant safety, screening, and comfort during imaging sessions.
• Review completed MRI screening forms and consult the technical director with questions.
• Screen every subject prior to their session to ensure no implants or items contraindicating MRI.
• Position subjects properly for MRI and adjust padding for comfort.
• Prepare and configure scanner room hardware (e.g., coils, peripherals, interfaces).
• Follow safety protocols and documentation procedures.
• Contribute to data workflows and light computing support for CAMRI systems.
• Support QC and QA for imaging and computing systems and assist data backups.

Skills

MRI safety

Patient safety

Education

Associate's degree in related field

Two years of relevant experience may substitute for degree

Job description

Location: Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX

Salary Range: $63,052 to $74,178

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summary

Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is recognized as one of the nation's premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education and research. The Core for Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CAMRI) at BCM seeks a full-time Imaging Research Technician to support research imaging operations. This position centers on participant-facing responsibilities, including training to operate MRI scanners for research studies, ensuring patient and equipment safety, and managing the setup and execution of imaging sessions.
In addition to imaging operations, the specialist will contribute to computing and data support that underpins CAMRI's work. This includes quality assurance of imaging and computing systems, participation in research data workflows, and training/exposure to development of cutting-edge approaches in scientific computing, including applications of generative AI in neuroscience. The role emphasizes applied technical skills that help maintain smooth operations in a research environment.

The ideal candidate should be highly self-motivated, be able to follow instructions, and independently complete duties.

This position is located at the BCM Smith Medical Research Building in the Texas Medical Center.

Job Duties

• MRI Scanning: Completes MRI safety training and progress toward independent operator certification. (55%)
• Takes direct responsibility for participant safety, screening, and comfort during imaging sessions. (4%)
• Reviews completed MRI screening forms and check with technical director if there are any questions or concerns.
• Screens every subject prior to their session and ensures they do not have anything implanted or in their pockets/on person before the MRI session.
• Ensures subjects are properly positioned for their MRI by placing under leg pillows and modification of padding in the MRI machine to be comfortable.
• Prepares and configures scanner room hardware (e.g., coils, peripherals, participant interfaces). (2%)
• Follows established safety protocols and documentation procedures. (6%)
• Participates in regular scanner quality assurance and maintenance activities by training to troubleshoot scanner issues and perform weekly quality assurance MRI scans. Will scan a bottle in the machine and export it off for QA review. Calls in scanner issue as they occur. (2%)
• Assists in maintaining and supporting data workflows for imaging studies. (3%)
• Provides light computing support for CAMRI systems (software setup, troubleshooting, user support). (4%)
• Contributes to quality assurance for computing and server equipment by monitoring the scan sessions that have been exported and help backing up data. Will assists with resending sessions if data gets corrupted with export. (3%)
• Gains exposure to scientific computing approaches, including applications of generative AI in neuroimaging and related research areas. (5%)
• Documents and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs). (4%)
• Contribute to equipment upkeep and quality control. (2%)
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in related field or two years of relevant experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• No experience required.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.