Research Associate, Core Lab (Echocardiography)

Accountabilities:

Analyze echocardiographic images: Review, quantify, and measure echocardiograms, with the possibility of analyzing other imaging modalities, such as vascular ultrasound, when required.
Support standardized analysis procedures: Contribute to the development and refinement of quantification guidelines, technical instructions, and analysis manuals to ensure consistency across studies.
Participate in system testing: Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and help verify that laboratory systems and applications meet operational and study requirements.
Monitor laboratory operations: Support the tracking and reporting of core laboratory activities and study progress, providing timely updates to clients and relevant stakeholders.
Collaborate across disciplines: Work closely with biostatistics, statistical programming, project management, clinical monitoring, medical writing, and other teams to ensure seamless integration of imaging activities into broader clinical studies.
Maintain regulatory compliance: Ensure that all work adheres to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, ethical principles, and established laboratory procedures.
Document activities accurately: Maintain complete and reliable records of imaging assessments, workflows, and other laboratory activities to support traceability, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
Contribute to continuous improvement: Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), identify opportunities to improve processes, and perform additional duties as assigned to support laboratory objectives.
Requirements:
Education and qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, or an appropriate professional qualification as a Registered Nurse (RN), Physician Assistant (PA), or Pharmacist.
Echocardiography accreditation: Relevant formal echocardiography accreditation is required.
Professional experience: At least two years of relevant experience in echocardiography acquisition and image analysis following accreditation is recommended.
Technical imaging expertise: Familiarity with transthoracic echocardiography analysis is required, with the ability to accurately review and quantify cardiac imaging data.
Additional imaging knowledge: Experience with tissue Doppler imaging (TDI), congenital cardiac pathologies, and/or strain imaging is preferred.
Imaging software proficiency: Experience using Philips Ultrasound Workspace or TomTec software is an advantage.
Digital and analytical skills: Comfortable using computer systems, databases, and specialized applications, with the ability to learn new software and technical tools efficiently.
Independent working capability: Able to work autonomously following an initial period of role-specific technical training while maintaining high standards of accuracy and productivity.
Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical findings clearly and collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients.
Organization and attention to detail: Strong organizational skills, precision, and the ability to manage tasks systematically in a clinical research environment.
Integrity and professionalism: Demonstrates sound judgment, ethical conduct, accountability, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and quality standards.
Working environment requirements: Comfortable with extended periods of computer-based work, frequent keyboard use, and tasks requiring sustained visual concentration, close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Benefits:
Competitive annual compensation: Target compensation of approximately $80,000, within a published annual salary range of $56,000 to $109,000 USD, depending on qualifications, relevant experience, skills, role responsibilities, and primary work location.
Remote work opportunity: Work remotely from the United States, supporting flexibility in your working environment.
Meaningful healthcare impact: Contribute to clinical research and medical device development that supports innovation and improved patient outcomes.
Multidisciplinary collaboration: Work alongside professionals in clinical research, biostatistics, project management, medical writing, and related scientific disciplines.
Professional development: Build specialized expertise in echocardiographic analysis, clinical laboratory operations, regulatory compliance, and medical technology research.
Continuous learning: Develop your technical capabilities through role-specific training and exposure to clinical study processes and imaging technologies.
Inclusive workplace: Equal employment opportunities, with reasonable accommodations available throughout the employment process and for essential job functions.
Quality-focused environment: Join a professional setting that emphasizes scientific rigor, integrity, collaboration, customer service, and continuous improvement.