Lab Technician V - Animal Research MRI Tech, CABIN - University of Rochester

POSITION SUMMARY: UR CABIN at the DelMonte Institute for Neuroscience is seeking a Preclinical MRI **Research Tech** who will be responsible for performing and assisting service center users with small animal and tissue specimen imaging studies. Primary job responsibilities include operation and maintenance of the 9.4T MRI/PET scanner and auxiliary equipment, some animal handling, routine tasks for imaging lab upkeep, and providing training and supervision to students and other lab staff working on experiments. The successful candidate is expected to follow the institutional guidelines for preclinical research, be very detail-oriented, organized, and motivated to learn new skills in small animal MRI/PET. **TYPICAL DUTIES:** + Independently operates MRI/PET scanner and assists center users with animal MRI and PET experiments. Monitors scanner usage, scheduling and billing. Authorizes expenditure for expendable supplies and maintenance. + Trains and oversees students, postdoctoral fellows and other lab staff working on MRI or PET experiments, advises and assists them on technical problems. + Ensures the safety of staff and equipment, as well as compliance for small animal handling and use. + Helps with developing and testing scanning protocols, performs simple debugging of problems, develops and maintains SOPs and training material including safety training materials. Runs and documents routine QC tests to ensure the scanners are functioning properly. Ensures MRI data backup and transfer to users. + Maintains the MRI scanners and laboratory space, keep the area clean, order and maintain supplies. Coordinates service support, repair of equipment, and minor construction. Recommends expenditures for major laboratory equipment and construction. Other projects and job duties as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS:** + Associate’s degree in appropriate discipline required. + BA/BS in a related science preferred. + 7-8 years of specialized work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. + Must be highly organized, self-motivated individual capable of working independently in a collaborative setting required. + Computer literacy required. + Some related post-undergraduate work experience preferred. + Experience with small animal research and handling preferred. + Prior experience with MRI scanner usage, especially Bruker systems, is strongly preferred but not essential preferred. + Computer skills, including Windows/Linux operating systems, data storage and transfer, basic image processing software preferred. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations. **How To Apply** All applicants must apply online. _EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled_ **Pay Range** Pay Range: $22.59 - $31.63 Hourly _The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._ Apply for Job + Careers + Sign In + New User **Location:** School of Medicine & Dentistry **Full/Part Time:** TAR **Opening:** **Schedule:**