MRI Research Operations Lead

Jefferson Health Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University seeks a Radiology Research Operations Lead to manage MRI study activities from start-up through closeout, coordinating with MR physicists, investigators, technologists, and study coordinators to ensure high-quality imaging and data integrity.

The role includes protocol review, scanner and visit coordination, regulatory support, data management, and SOP improvements, with staff training to maintain safe, compliant research imaging services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Radiology Technology or related field.
• 5 years MRI research or hospital/clinical research operations experience.
• ARMRIT or MR technologist credential; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates radiology research imaging operations from startup to closeout, including protocol setup and scanner coordination.
• Leads review of radiology protocols for research projects, assesses feasibility, and communicates findings to investigators.
• Collaborates with MRI leadership and clinical teams to ensure safe, efficient research imaging services.
• Maintains accurate study, subject, imaging, quality-control, and expense documentation; tracks activity and resources.
• Performs MRI research patient scanning and setup ~10% of time, ensuring protocol compliance and image quality.

Skills

MRI research experience

Protocol coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation and data management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Radiology Technology

Master’s Degree

Tools

Epic

PACS

Microsoft Office

Research tracking tools

Job description

Thomas Jefferson University seeks a Radiology Research Operations Lead to manage MRI study activities from start-up through closeout, coordinating with MR physicists, investigators, technologists, and study coordinators to ensure high-quality imaging and data integrity.

The role includes protocol review, scanner and visit coordination, regulatory support, data management, and SOP improvements, with staff training to maintain safe, compliant research imaging services.