Neuro MRI Technologist - Research Imaging & Protocols

Nudge Real Estate; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nudge is seeking an MR technologist to own day-to-day MRI operations, participant workflow, and scanner readiness. You will collaborate with MR physicists, engineers, and researchers to develop advanced neuroimaging protocols and help bring up two Siemens Cima.X MRI scanners, coordinating maintenance and QA.

Candidates should have 5+ years of professional experience, ARRT MR certification, and a strong commitment to MRI safety, accuracy, and cross‑functional teamwork.

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.
• A strong commitment to MRI safety, attention to detail, and clear communication in participant‑facing settings.
• High integrity and strong professional judgement.

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

Attention to detail

Job description

Nudge is seeking an MR technologist to own day-to-day MRI operations, participant workflow, and scanner readiness. You will collaborate with MR physicists, engineers, and researchers to develop advanced neuroimaging protocols and help bring up two Siemens Cima.X MRI scanners, coordinating maintenance and QA.

Candidates should have 5+ years of professional experience, ARRT MR certification, and a strong commitment to MRI safety, accuracy, and cross‑functional teamwork.