Imaging Support Specialist, Center Biomedical Research Support

Imaging Support Specialist, Center for Biomedical Research Support

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a full‑time Imaging Support Specialist to join the Biomedical Imaging Center (BIC) and coordinate the delivery of the Center’s MRI services to our user‑base. The BIC is a university core facility that incorporates multi‑modal biomedical imaging (MRI, PET, CT, optical imaging) and supports basic, translational, and clinical research. The Imaging Support Specialist will report to the MRI Program Manager and play a key role in service delivery, providing technical guidance, training, and administrative coordination.

• 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Eligible for a hybrid Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) (on‑campus and remote work) subject to manager approval.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package. Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

$60,000 + depending on qualifications

• Deliver MRI services to the BIC’s user‑base in accordance with the Center’s scientific and educational mission.
• Coordinate the maintenance and daily operations of the clinical MR systems, including QA/QC scans, MRI scan protocol creation, and scanner data management.
• Oversee user compliance with BIC policies for MR resources and help implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to meet community needs.
• Collaborate with the support team and provide specialist technical support for both human and pre‑clinical MR imaging and spectroscopy.
• Conduct MRI‑related training for research personnel, including safety training, facility orientation, console training, and mentoring prospective MRI Level 2 scanner operators.
• Maintain the BIC’s community‑facing resources, updating resources, services, and policies as they evolve.
• Administer the Center’s databases that support community management, ensuring comprehensive tracking and accurate reporting of research groups, projects, and users.
• Assist BIC users with their research studies by acting as an experienced Level 2 scanner operator when required.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to biomedical imaging.
• 4 or more years of experience in the application of MRI/fMRI to human subjects research.
• Experience teaching, tutoring, or mentoring others.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office or equivalent packages.
• Ability to be an effective and flexible team member.

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Proficiency with REDCap data collection and project design.
• Demonstrated ability to train and support researchers in MRI.
• Experience with functional neuroimaging, including fMRI stimulus delivery and response devices.
• Familiarity with standard MRI/fMRI analysis packages such as Free surfer, FSL, Osirix.

• Personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work around chemical fumes, standard office conditions, biohazards, chemicals, and electrical/m mechanical hazards.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation, use of manual dexterity.
• Must be able to work in an MRI environment.

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.