Ultrasound Imaging Specialist

The Ultrasound Imaging Specialist plays a key role in designing and executing in vivo cardiac imaging studies within the Rosenthal Lab. This position focuses on high-resolution echocardiography including image acquisition analysis and protocol development to support cardiac structure and novel techniques in functional phenotyping.

Key Responsibilities (What you contribute):

• Perform in vivo cardiac imaging using echocardiography (B-mode M-mode Doppler)
• Support experimental design and contribute to protocol development and optimization
• Analyze and interpret imaging data including statistical analysis and data reporting delivering high-quality reproducible data in a timely manner
• Perform biomethods including injections tail tipping ear notching and blood collection
• Assist in training and supporting students staff and collaborators
• Promote safe lab practices ensure compliance with IACUC protocols and maintain a clean organized work environment
• Update and develop new protocols and maintain drug inventory in compliance with all institutional local state and federal regulations
• Oversee instrument operation and ensure proper maintenance and calibration
• Work collaboratively with team members to support overall research goals
• Support general lab operations as needed including but not limited to colony maintenance genotyping histology dosing necropsy and preparation of tissues for downstream analysis

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (What youre good at):

• 3 years of hands-on in vivo mouse research experience (5 preferred)
• Strong skills in animal handling husbandry dosing and necropsy (advanced experience preferred)
• Experience with imaging modalities (e.g. ultrasound MRI CT) is a plus but not required
• Ability to analyze data and interpret results with attention to detail experience with PRISM R and Python preferred
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced team-oriented research environment
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Word Microsoft Word required
• Professional reliable and adaptable with a positive and team-oriented attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop expertise in echocardiography
• Flexibility to support research needs including occasional after-hours work if required

Experience: 3 years required/5 years preferred

Pay Range: $27.18 - $45.51

To apply please submit a Cover Letter and Resume for consideration.

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine Connecticut California)Japan andChina. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929 JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease advancing treatments and cures for cancer neurological and immune disorders diabetes aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity integrates basic research with clinical application educates current and future scientists and provides critical data tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information please visit.

EEO Statement:

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