Neuroimaging Liaison

Saratoga Medical (DBA Saratoga Ascend) is seeking a Neuroimaging Liaison (MRI Psych Researcher) for an onsite opportunity supporting the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in Rockville, MD.

Saratoga Medical (DBA Saratoga Ascend) has an exciting opportunity for a Neuroimaging Liaison (MRI Psych Researcher) to provide MRI/fMRI research, participant screening, neuroimaging data management, scan coordination, and research support services for the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

Job Description

• Operate MRI scanners according to research protocols.
• Screen healthy volunteers and patients for MRI/fMRI/MEG contraindications.
• Support collection, analysis, and quality control of MRI data.
• Manage research data, including storage, transfer, backup, and documentation.
• Coordinate participant screening, consent, scheduling, and fMRI/MEG scans.
• Serve as a liaison between clinical and neuroimaging teams.
• Support research reports, protocols, documentation, and record keeping.
• Provide backup MRI scan support and assist with protocol-specific equipment and tasks.
• Participate in staff training and research meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Miscellaneous Health Medical Professions or related health/medical field.
• Experience with clinical research/clinical trials and MRI/neuroimaging.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and/or elderly populations.
• Experience with MRI research protocols, participant screening, and research data management.
• Experience with semi-structured interviews such as SCID or K-SADS is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and research coordination skills.
• No specific license or certification required.

Software

• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• NIH POTS

Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discharge, compensation, or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, provided the employee can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.