Research Associate, ACIPCL

About the Role

The Research Associate, Advanced Cardiac Imaging & Physiology Core Laboratories is responsible for performing qualitative and quantitative analyses of patient intravascular image (IVI), CT, MR, Physiology, and any other applicable imaging modality. This role is subject to a flexible hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of 2 pre-determined days per week in our mid-town office.

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as a point person for assigned trials.
• Responsible for setting up new trial documentation, Case Report Forms, Technician Worksheets; uses templates and makes revisions for assigned projects or clients.
• Becomes familiar with protocols and sub studies for assigned projects or clients. Creates or revises, as needed, dedicated study materials for review by Core Lab Director or designee.
• Creates initial database/excel spreadsheet to track work.
• Acquires images, logs work that is being completed.
• Archives, digitizes, controls the quality, and performs measurements and image interpretation of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), Virtual Histology (VH)-IVUS, optical coherence tomography (OCT), near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), physiology recordings, CT, MR, and any other imaging modalities received in the core lab related to ongoing trials.
• Follows training IVUS, VH-IVUS, OCT, NIRS, CT, MR, physiology and any other intravascular imaging modalities to maintain consistency of readings.
• Responsible for analysis of assigned trials.
• Receives and answers queries; contacts site coordinators or PIs and works with the sponsor to resolve issues.
• May be responsible for data entry, management activities, or any other task assigned for the completion of projects within the core laboratory.
• Supports the onboarding, training, and ongoing development of new analysts by providing guidance on core laboratory processes, study-specific requirements, image analysis methodologies, quality standards, and operational workflows to ensure consistency and adherence to established procedures.
• Responsible for additional research, presentation, and academic activities assigned.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook proficiency.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Biomedical Engineering or Life Sciences.
• 0 - 2 years working experience in a medical, academic or pharmaceutical environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and morphology of the heart preferred.
• Strong focus on flexibility, ability to multi-task, attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, good follow-up and judgment.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with staff, physicians, nurses, managers, trial sponsors and colleagues.
• Ability to communicate effectively when reading and writing e-mail, letters, Manual of Operations, Case Report Forms and other reports or company documents.
• Ability to analyze information and solve problems relating to intravascular images.

Benefits

• Choice of health plans include medical, Dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax travel expenses through TransitChek program.
• 401(k) plan.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Fourteen paid holidays each year.

Compensation

The hiring range for this position is $52,000 - $58,000 per year.