FCVC Physiology Phenotyping Core Specialist

Job Title

Performs diagnostic sonographic examinations utilizing ultrasound imaging equipment in various modes and techniques to locate, evaluate, and record pertinent anatomical, pathological, and functional research data from animal models.

Schedules and coordinates tests, prepares and maintains operational logs, and records test results in a laboratory setting. Maintains and calibrates equipment and orders necessary supplies.

Interpretation and analysis of images, region-of-interest measurements for cardiac function, measurement of vessel walls and blood flow, application of quality assurance measures to ensure data integrity, tabulation of data, providing explanations to the study team, image and data preparation for publication purposes.

Specialty imaging of large and small animals including animal prep, delivery and monitoring of anesthesia, perform scanning techniques and protocols to meet protocol requirements including specialty cardiac imaging, gated imaging, vascular imaging.

Doppler, 2D and 3D techniques, intra-ventricular injections, needle guidance for biopsy or needle placement, tumor imaging, and animal fetus and umbilical cord blood flow imaging, and imaging for quality assurance of surgical procedures.

Development of novel techniques to support core services including background research on techniques, development of new scanning protocols, perfection of scanning technique, image analysis and data validation.

Training undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and university faculty and staff in state-of-the-art ultrasound imaging techniques of research animals, through a mixture of didactic lectures, maintaining written documentation of protocols and tips, and hands-on training activities.

Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements from UCUCA, ULAM, USDA, OSEH and other regulatory bodies as required by State, Federal and University policies.

Billing, scheduling, storage of image files, correspondence with investigators and other administrative tasks related to echo core services.

Ability to work with minimal supervision with diverse teams of people in a diplomatic, collaborative and effective manner.

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Exceptional organizational and computer skills are required with proficiency in Microsoft software applications.

Ability to multi-task, work well under time constraints and meet deadlines.

Demonstration of commitment to FCVC Core Values.

Bachelors Degree.

Minimum 5 years of related experience in animal research, including using live imaging modalities OR clinical ultrasound imaging and willingness to apply similar approaches to animals.

Bachelors Degree.

Minimum 4 years of related experience in animal research, including using live imaging modalities OR clinical ultrasound imaging and willingness to apply similar approaches to animals.

Bachelors Degree.

Minimum 1 year of related experience in animal research, including using live imaging modalities OR clinical ultrasound imaging and willingness to apply similar approaches to animals.

Evidence of training activities and experience in rodent ultrasound imaging and animal handling is desired.

The ability to produce quality ultrasound data as demonstrated by previous peer-reviewed publications are also desired and will be strongly considered as evidence of experience and quality of prior work.

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees, and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems.

In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your very first day

Flexible spending accounts

Prescription Drug Plan

Child Care Resources

Life Insurance

Legal Services Plan

Retirement Savings Opportunities with 2:1 match and immediate vesting

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time and for any reason throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

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