Imaging Support Specialist, Center Biomedical Research Support

Imaging Support Specialist, Center for Biomedical Research Support

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Exempt, Start immediately, Location Austin, TX, Salary $60,000 + depending on qualifications.

The University of Texas at Austin seeks 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 Imaging Support Specialist reports to the MRI Program Manager and provides expert technical guidance and training to the imaging community to enhance and expand user support.

• Coordinate 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 and implement Standard Operating Procedures to meet community needs.
• Provide specialist technical support to human and pre‑clinical MR imaging and spectroscopy.
• Conduct MRI training for research personnel, including safety training, console training, and mentoring Level 2 scanner operators.
• Maintain BIC community‑facing resources and administer Center databases for accurate tracking of research groups and projects.
• Assist BIC users with their research studies as an experienced Level 2 scanner operator.

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

• 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage.
• Retirement contributions.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Hybrid Flexible Work Arrangement (on‑campus and remote work).

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.