Research Scientist - MR imaging, Hyperpolarization, Physics

The person in this position will oversee the operations and continued development of our 129Xe hyperpolarization infrastructure.

• Operate, maintain, and perform quality assurance of  hyperpolarization systems (preclinical and clinical polarizers) and small animal ventilators
  
• Oversee equipment upgrades and performance enhancements
  
• Order and maintain all gases and consumables required for their use
  
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, and train operators
  
• Maintain batch record documentation
  
• Assist with preclinical and clinical studies, image archiving, and transfer of images
  
• Develop other technical capabilities – coils, pulse sequences, analysis code
  
• Initiate, develop, and perform tasks for new projects
  EDUCATION:  PhD preferred, but will consider BS (or higher) in biomedical engineering or physical sciences
  EXPERIENCE:  Strong hands-on capabilities. Proficiency with vacuum systems, optics, electronics, and computer software/hardware, machining, and data acquisition techniques.
  ADDITIONAL BENEFICIAL

SKILLS:

Hyperpolarized gas physics, vacuum technology, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C, electromechanical assembly and testing.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.