Multimodality Research Associate I

Houston Methodist Academic Institute; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking an entry-level Multimodality Research Associate I to provide hands-on technical support for advancing laboratory-based research. The role reports to a Houston Methodist Research Administrator and contributes to data collection and preliminary analysis while assisting with Imaging equipment use, calibration, and regulatory compliance.

Candidates should have three years of related clinical experience, including at least one year of research experience, with preferred

Qualifications

• Requires three years of related clinical experience, including at least one year of research experience.
• Experience with Siemens Artis Zeego and multi-modality imaging including CT, MRI, or similar interventional imaging systems is preferred.
• Experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Cath Lab) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support to advance laboratory-based research.
• Assist with equipment use, calibration and basic troubleshooting.
• Support regulatory compliance, safety initiatives and facility operations.
• Follow established laboratory procedures and protocols, including basic quantitative and qualitative analyses.

Skills

Technical support

Data collection

Analysis

Regulatory compliance

Imaging equipment operation

Tools

CT scanners

Artis Zeego systems

MRI equipment

Job description

At Houston Methodist, the Multimodality Research Associate I position is an entry-level role responsible for providing hands-on technical support to advance laboratory-based research. Reporting to a Houston Methodist Research Administrator (HMRI), this position contributes to laboratory animal and human research, data collection, and preliminary analysis. The Multimodality Research Associate I position also assists with equipment use, basic troubleshooting, and supports regulatory compliance and facility operations within the assigned scientific area. As a developing resource, this position assists scientists, management, and institutional leadership by following established laboratory procedures and protocols, including basic quantitative and qualitative analyses. The Multimodality Research Associate I position requires foundational knowledge in operating and maintaining sophisticated medical imaging equipment, such as CT (Computed Tomography) scanners, Artis Zeego systems, and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) equipment. Key responsibilities for this position include supporting accreditation standards, institutional policies, and licensing board requirements, assisting with equipment calibration, contributing to safety initiatives, and learning to support the technical and operational needs of the laboratory.

Requires three years of related clinical experience, including at least one year of research experience. Experience with Siemens Artis Zeego and multi-modality imaging, including CT, MRI, or similar interventional imaging systems, is preferred, as is experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Cath Lab).

Licenses/Certifications required:

• ARRT-CT - Radiologic Technologist - Computed Tomography
• ARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association