We are seeking applicants interested in working as a technician in a core facility that provides microcomputed tomography (µCT) and clinical HR-pQCT imaging services. This position will involve imaging and analyzing ex-vivo samples as well as performing imaging on subjects who are participating in clinical studies. We are seeking an applicant who is highly motivated, organized, willing to learn, and who has excellent communication skills. The technician will be closely supervised by the core facility manager but also must be able to perform self-directed work. This position will involve image acquisition and analysis, drafting summary reports, and making images, and may include the potential for authorship or acknowledgement in scientific publications and presentations.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Please note, the functions below are representative of major duties that are typically associated with these positions. Specific responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Similarly, not all duties that have been outlined will be assigned to each position.
A Research Technician II performs the duties of a Research Technician I (above) and may also:
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
-Excellent communication skills for working with researchers, clinicians, and study subjects
-High degree of computer literacy (MS Office & the ability to learn new software)
-Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
-High attention to detail
-Must be able to perform multiple tasks independently
-Knowledge of anatomical terminology and bone biology
-Knowledge of basic statistics (t-test and ANOVA)
-Ability to push a person in a wheeled chair as well as kneel down while positioning human subjects for imaging
-Ability to remain in a standing position about 50% of the time
The Research Technician II should also possess:
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
-Some lab experience in addition to school lab experience desirable but not required
-Experience with microCT or other medical imaging desirable but not required
-Experience with mechanical testing is desirable but not required
-Undergraduate coursework or projects completed may be considered related experience, and
may be credited upon hire
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable):
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