Department of Radiology - Clinical/HC Research Associate

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Radiology is seeking a Clinical/Health Care Research Associate to support the MRI Recharge Facility by providing management and oversight for research studies from beginning to end of project.  This position will perform clinical and healthcare research activities related to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Oversee scheduling, billing, and setting annual rate for facility. Develop budgets and utilization projections and reports for facility usage. Explore grant opportunities for equipment and research funding. Develop and implement procedures to support staff and users of facility. Coordinate research meetings, workshops, and events. Work with University investigators and coordinators to facilitate new project submissions. Help maintain facility equipment and ensure proper function. Provide oversight and direction for staff, students, and users of the facility
 

Duties include:
Research/Clinical Activities:
•    Function as a technical expert in MRI research.  Perform clinical/health care research activities related to MRI.
•    Conduct complex research experiments in human and animal MRI imaging.
•    Prepare and participate in monitoring visits; may perform activities such as patient assessments and review of medical history.
•    Assure compliance with study protocol.
•    Prepare research and grant proposals.  Explore grant opportunities for research facility.
•    Coordinate research teams and documents for grant submission.
•    Maintain SMRT membership to keep current on cutting edge MRI techniques and changes in the field.
•    Develop, troubleshoot, and formulate protocols and hypotheses in a specialized field/discipline.
•    Develop and implement research plan in collaboration with PI.
•    Maintain research website and online scheduler. Help maintain information on the facility website to communicate with the outside users as well as document internal procedures.
•    Facilitate technologist support and equipment use for research studies.
•    Work with University investigators and research coordinators to develop and submit new MRI research projects.

Protocol Development and Study Responsibilities:  
•    Review literature in the development of new imaging protocols for human and animal MRI imaging.
•    Assist in protocol development and provide input into descriptions of routine MRI research procedures.
•    Develop study materials.
•    Liaison with external funding agencies related to supporting facility research.

Subject Recruitment and Enrollment:  
•    Screen, recruit, and obtain informed consents for clinical trials/studies.
•    Assist principal investigator to determine subject eligibility.
•    Schedule trial related procedures and visits.
•    Assist with subject assessments during study participation.

Data Collection and Monitoring:  
•    Investigate and perform critical analysis of current MRI data and MRI literature to advise principal investigators on the proper approach and techniques to achieve optimal research outcomes.
•    Monitor and track research protocols for data collection.
•    Ensure proper archiving of research images, monitor compliance with University, state and federal regulations.
•    Assist with determining validity of data obtained.
 

Regulatory Guidelines and Documents:  
•    Assists with preparation of manuscripts for publication and/or presentation at national meetings.
•    Develop and perform quality assurance procedures.
•    Monitor compliance with contract and grant terms in accordance with University policies and state and federal regulations.
•    Develop, implement, and ove