Neuro MRI Technologist — R&D Imaging & Protocols Lead

Nudge; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nudge is seeking an MR technologist in San Francisco to lead day-to-day MRI operations, ensure scanner readiness, and support cutting-edge neuromodulation research.

You will collaborate with MR physicists, engineers, and researchers to develop and refine neuroimaging protocols, manage two Siemens Cima.X scanners, and uphold safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced R&D environment. This role requires at least five years of experience and ARRT MR certification.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical MRI fundamentals and the ability to independently operate MRI systems with high reliability.
• ARRT (MR) certification or equivalent MRI training/experience.
• Experience executing complex or non-standard neuroimaging protocols (ideally in research or clinical settings).
• A high level of ownership — you proactively manage scanner operations, troubleshoot issues, and improve workflows over time.
• Comfort working cross-functionally with engineers, physicists, and clinical/research teams.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day MRI operations, including scanning, participant workflow, and overall scanner readiness.
• Develop and continuously refine advanced neuroimaging protocols in close collaboration with MR physicists, engineers, and researchers.
• Help bring up and manage two state-of-the-art Siemens Cima.X MRI scanners, including coordination of maintenance, QA, and vendor interactions.
• Support the development and validation of novel neuroimaging approaches through complex, evolving neuromodulation research studies.
• Maintain the highest standards of MRI safety, image quality, and operational excellence in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Skills

MRI fundamentals

ARRT MR certification

Neuroimaging protocols

Scanner operations

Cross-functional collaboration

MRI safety

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Siemens MRI

Job description

Nudge is seeking an MR technologist in San Francisco to lead day-to-day MRI operations, ensure scanner readiness, and support cutting-edge neuromodulation research.

You will collaborate with MR physicists, engineers, and researchers to develop and refine neuroimaging protocols, manage two Siemens Cima.X scanners, and uphold safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced R&D environment. This role requires at least five years of experience and ARRT MR certification.