Interested applicants should submit the following materials: 1) cover letter describing your specific interests in the position, your research interests and background, 2) Curriculum vitae/Resume and 3) contact information for three professional references. A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your CV.
Performs diagnostic sonographic examinations utilizing ultrasound imaging equipment in various modes and techniques, to locate, evaluate, and record pertinent anatomical, pathological,
and functional research data from animal models. Schedules and coordinates tests, prepares and maintains operational logs and records test results in laboratory setting. Maintains and calibrates
equipment, and orders necessary supplies.
- Interpretation and analysis of images, region of interest measurements for cardiac function, measurement of vessel walls and blood flow, application of quality assurance measures to ensure data integrity, tabulate data, provide explanation to study team, image and data preparation for publication purposes.
- Specialty imaging of large and small animals including animal prep, delivery and monitoring of anesthesia, perform scanning techniques and protocols to meet protocol requirements including specialty cardiac imaging, gated imaging, vascular imaging.
- Doppler, 2D and 3D techniques, intra-ventricular injections, needle guidance for biopsy or needle placement, tumor imaging and animal fetus and umbilical cord blood flow
imaging, and imaging for quality assurance of surgical procedures. - Development of novel techniques to support core services including background research on techniques, development of new scanning protocols, perfection of scanning technique, image analysis and data validation.
- Training undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and university faculty and staff in state-of-the-art ultrasound imaging techniques of research animals, through a mixture of didactic lecture, maintaining written documentation of protocols and tips, and hands-on training activities.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements from UCUCA, ULAM, USDA, OSEH and other regulatory bodies as required by State, Federal and University policies.
- Billing, scheduling, storage of image files, correspondence with investigators and other administrative tasks related to echo core services.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision with diverse teams of people in a diplomatic, collaborative and effective manner.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Exceptional organizational and computer skills are required with proficiency in Microsoft software applications.
- Ability to multi-task, work well under time constraints and meet deadlines.
- Demonstration of commitment to FCVC Core Values.
Senior level:
- Bachelors Degree.
- Minimum 5 years of related experience in animal research including using live imaging modalities OR clinical ultrasound imaging and willingness to apply similar approaches to animals.
Intermediate level:
- Bachelors Degree.
- Minimum 4 years of related experience in animal research including using live imaging modalities OR clinical ultrasound imaging and willingness to apply similar approaches to animals.
- Evidence of training activities and experience in rodent ultrasound imaging and animal handling is desired.
- The ability to produce quality ultrasound data as demonstrated by previous peer-reviewed publications are also desired and will be strongly considered as evidence of experience and quality of prior work.
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
