The Cardiac Imaging Core Lab (CICL), Directed by Scott D. Solomon, MD, is an academic research organization located within the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a Harvard-affiliated hospital. Through close collaboration with academic, NIH, and industry partners, the CICL supports a wide range of activities including echocardiographic study design, analysis, and central echo core lab operations for primarily large-scale international clinical trials.  There are approximately 30+ clinical trials ongoing at any given time with a typical volume of 1000 – 1500 echos received each month.

Reporting to the CICL Technical Director and working under the supervision of Harvard Faculty Directors, the Echo Analyst is an integral member of the CICL and assists with high-level, complex research including but not limited to echocardiographic analysis and data quality assurance.  The Echo Analyst will have the opportunity to interact with research collaborators within other Harvard departments and at other institutions across the U.S. and other countries around the world.  A motivated individual in this position may contribute to scientific publications and presentations at scientific meetings and will help investigate novel methods and technologies in the CICL’s area of research. 

 PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serves as an integral part of the research team and provides echocardiographic expertise for CICL lab functions.
2. Performs echocardiographic analysis of heart size and function in a high quality, scientific, and reproducible manner. These analyses may include but are not limited to: 2D, 3D, M Mode, Color Doppler, strain, etc.
3. Performs routine reproducibility testing for QA/ QC review by CICL Technical Director.
4. Assists CICL Technical Director with the creation, testing, and validation of study specific databases and analysis software.
5. Provides other echocardiographic technical research support as per the CICL Technical Director and CICL Directors as it relates to the overall research scope of the CICL.
6. Participates in lab wide and/or project specific meetings.
7. Adheres to all CICL SOPs as well as internal system and technical requirements for performing within this role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MD-Level Analyst: 

• MD (or international equivalent) with cardiovascular experience or PhD with cardiovascular research experience in human subject clinical trials is required.
• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, cardiac pathophysiology hemodynamics and echocardiography assessment of heart disease is required. Advanced knowledge in echocardiography including but not limited to: 3-D, gradient analysis, etc. is preferred. 

Non-MD Level Analyst: 

• BS and Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) required . MS degree or equivalent with education and experience in scientific field of research preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in Echocardiographic lab in a hospital or outpatient set up.
• Experience in cardiac strain analysis preferred.
• An understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, cardiac pathophysiology hemodynamics and echocardiography assessment of heart disease is required.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to perform echocardiographic analysis analyze 2D, M Mode, Color Doppler, strain, etc. is required.
• Strong research design and analytical skills.
• Strong computer and database statistical skills.
• Excellent time management/organizational skills.
• Able to multitask and assign priorities in a busy, challenging environment.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary research team.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem Openings
• Fully Remote Eligibility for those living outside the Greater Boston, MA area
• Comprehensive benefits
  • Benefits-eligible at 20 hours Part-Time
  • Part-Time and Full-Time hires are benefits-eligible on Day 1 of employment
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• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• This is a research position with no patient contact.

Qualified candidates are invited to forward their CV to mjanes1@bwh.harvard.edu