Session Operator

Nudge; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nudge seeks a session operator to support MRI research sessions, guiding participants through studies and ensuring safety and protocol compliance. You will help collect high-quality data to advance our brain interface technology.

The role involves operating MRI and neuromodulation systems, preparing spaces and equipment, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced research setting. A science background and solid communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, math, or clinical field (incl. neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High integrity and strong professional judgement.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI and neuromodulation systems with safety and data quality in mind.
• Prepare MRI-compatible equipment, spaces, and materials for sessions.
• Document session activities and maintain study records.
• Maintain a clean, organized MRI environment per safety guidelines.
• Monitor inventory to ensure materials are ready for studies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/math/clinical field

Job description

About Nudge

At Nudge, our mission is to develop the best technology for interfacing with the brain to improve people\'s lives. We\'re starting with an approach that we believe can help the most people the fastest, and also allow us to learn as much about the brain as possible: developing a non-invasive, ultrasound-based device that can stimulate and image the brain at high resolution and depth. This is a vertically integrated effort building cutting-edge hardware, software, and research capabilities to create products that can benefit millions — and eventually billions — of people.

To succeed, we need to assemble world-class teams across everything we do. We hire people who are exceptional at their craft, believe hard things are worth doing, and execute relentlessly — people who expect the highest levels of both rigor and integrity from each other.

About the role

As a session operator, you’ll help execute the day-to-day operations of our human research studies. You’ll guide participants through MRI research sessions, ensure studies are conducted safely and according to protocol, and help collect the high-quality data that drives our research and technology development.

In this role, you will:

• Operate MRI and neuromodulation systems while ensuring participant safety, protocol compliance, and high-quality data collection.
• Prepare MRI-compatible equipment, research spaces, and materials for upcoming sessions.
• Document session activities and maintain accurate study records.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe MRI environment in accordance with MRI safety and operational guidelines.
• Monitor inventory of research supplies and session materials, ensuring everything needed for upcoming studies is available.

About you

We are looking for session operators of all levels, with a preference for at least 1 year of experience in a research or clinical setting. Regardless of your career level, you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, math, or clinical field (including neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High integrity and strong professional judgement