(ID: 2026-3964)

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Axle is seeking a Mri Technician to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) located in Baltimore, MD.

Benefits We Offer

100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401K match up to 5%
Educational Benefits for Career Growth
Employee Referral Bonus
Flexible Spending Accounts:
Healthcare (FSA)
Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Position Information

Under this task order, the contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services. Hours will initially be evenings (11:30-8pm) but may eventually move to include weekends in the future subject to changes in clinic operating hours.

Additional Qualifications

Certifications & Licenses

AART certification

Field of Study

Miscellaneous Health Medical Professions

Software

MS office suite

Skills

Interpersonal skills due to extensive participant contact.

Deliverables

Work products and documents related to research procedures; operate Siemens scanner for human research utilizing both structural and functional MRI. - Ad-Hoc

Work products and documents related to performing different pulse sequence and activation paradigms; focus on reproducibility and quality assurance. - Ad-Hoc

Work products and documents related to performing study testing and observations duties. - Ad-Hoc

Work products and documents related to acclimating participants with the MRI scanner; perform research related manipulations during MRI experiments. - Ad-Hoc

Work products and documents related to creating, entering and maintaining data spreadsheets. - Ad-Hoc

Clean Equipment - Daily

Inspect Equipment - Daily

Statement of Work Details

Ensure that everyone entering the scanner room is appropriately screened for MRI contraindications; maintain records of all MRI screening documentation. - 1

Ensure that all research participants, patients and visitors are free of metal objects and other exclusion criteria. - 2

Perform clinical and research MRI procedures on patients, including standard clinical MRI scans or more specialized research studies. - 3

Collect Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) brain images, functional MRI images and MR spectra (Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy). - 4

Ensure that all human experiments conducted follow applicable NIH standards and regulations. - 5

Perform regular quality assurance procedures on the scanner, data acquisition and archiving of imaging data

Operate 3T Siemens scanner for human brain research utilizing MR spectroscopy, structural and functional MRI

Ensure that all human experiments conducted follow applicable NIH standards and regulations

Act as a participant advocate for participant safety and comfort

Ensure that MR imaging, behavioral and physiological data collected are of the highest quality

Execute research projects focusing on reproducibility and quality assurance of different pulse sequence and activation paradigms with the assistance of an MR physicist

Assist in training research fellows and other NIDA employees to perform MR studies

Advise staff on any problems that may need attention as well as provide guidance and ensure that scanning logistics, scheduling and supplies are taken care of in a timely fashion