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Sr Imaging Research Specialist - QIAC
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a premier academic cancer center dedicated to eliminating cancer through outstanding patient care, research, prevention, and education. Within the Division of Diagnostic Imaging, the Quantitative Imaging Analysis Core (QIAC) provides specialized quantitative imaging analytics and imaging analysis support for investigators conducting research across the institution.
The Senior Imaging Research Specialist serves as a key contributor to the Quantitative Imaging Analysis Core, supporting advanced imaging analytics, research initiatives, and operational workflows. The Senior Imaging Research Specialist collaborates with faculty, investigators, physicians, and staff to deliver high-quality quantitative imaging data and solutions. The Senior Imaging Research Specialist also provides leadership in workflow development, process improvement, and imaging analysis activities that support institutional research objectives at UT MD Anderson.
The ideal candidate will possess a master’s degree or higher in a related field, experience supporting imaging aspects of clinical trials, and familiarity with oncology image-based tumor response criteria. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, collaboration, and quantitative imaging skills within a medical imaging or medical sciences environment.
Why Us?
At UT MD Anderson, this role directly supports groundbreaking cancer research by providing quantitative imaging expertise that advances scientific discovery and clinical investigation. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to innovative research initiatives, develop technical expertise, and support a mission-driven environment focused on improving outcomes for patients while fostering professional growth and work-life balance.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Quantitative Imaging Analysis & Research Support
• Assess and collect quantitative imaging data for research and clinical initiatives
• View lesions and determine baseline and follow-up measurements
• Evaluate metastatic disease, tumor and lesion size, and anatomical location
• Provide quantitative imaging analytics support to investigators across the institution
• Collaborate on research projects with institutional faculty and staff
• View lesions and determine baseline and follow-up measurements
• Evaluate metastatic disease, tumor and lesion size, and anatomical location
• Provide quantitative imaging analytics support to investigators across the institution
• Collaborate on research projects with institutional faculty and staff
Leadership & Workflow Management
• Function as the Team Lead for the Quantitative Imaging Analysis Core within the Division of Diagnostic Imaging
• Partner with staff and faculty leadership to develop standard workflows and streamline operational processes
• Support business operations of QIAC through coordination and workflow oversight
• Schedule and reassign reports as needed to maintain operational efficiency
• Partner with staff and faculty leadership to develop standard workflows and streamline operational processes
• Support business operations of QIAC through coordination and workflow oversight
• Schedule and reassign reports as needed to maintain operational efficiency
Technology, Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Remain current on advances in imaging technology and procedures through internal and external training programs and required in-services
• Perform special projects related to quantitative imaging initiatives and professional development
• Support implementation of new protocol initiatives and imaging techniques
• Identify future operational and technology needs with management personnel
• Design and program systems that improve workflow processes and operational efficiency
• Perform special projects related to quantitative imaging initiatives and professional development
• Support implementation of new protocol initiatives and imaging techniques
• Identify future operational and technology needs with management personnel
• Design and program systems that improve workflow processes and operational efficiency
Collaboration & Problem Resolution
• Collaborate proactively with faculty and staff across multiple departments to resolve issues and identify solutions
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to achieve results-focused outcomes
• Work with physicians to address discrepancies related to imaging findings
• Foster cross-functional collaboration in support of institutional objectives
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to achieve results-focused outcomes
• Work with physicians to address discrepancies related to imaging findings
• Foster cross-functional collaboration in support of institutional objectives
Systems Integration & Testing
• Support further integration with institutional electronic health record systems and proprietary platforms
• Conduct user acceptance testing for new systems, enhancements, and workflow solutions
• Evaluate system functionality and support implementation of process improvements
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Conduct user acceptance testing for new systems, enhancements, and workflow solutions
• Evaluate system functionality and support implementation of process improvements
• Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
- Required: Bachelor's Degree Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Medical Imaging or related field.
- Preferred: Master's Degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: 3 years Medical imaging or medical sciences experience.
- Preferred: 1 year With imaging aspects of clinical trials; familiarity with oncology image-based tumor response criteria.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
