Clinical Scientist - MR

Job Description Summary As a Clinical Research Scientist, you will distinguish yourself through collaboration within your specific imaging technology. In close partnership with Magnetic Resonance (MR) clinical and academic partners - as well as GE HealthCare colleagues - you will be responsible for exploring, developing, and validating advanced imaging use and applications, ultimately expanding to the translational impact of our technology solutions in clinical practice to provide precision healthcare across the globe. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Support collaborative academic and clinical partners (radiologists, physicists, technologists, and specialists) with emphasis on key sites in Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging. Assist in maturing evidence portfolio (writing journal publications/summary articles, technical documents, clinical marketing/training collaterals) and identifying unique opportunities for partnership (contributing to letters of support, research proposals, supporting identified grant submissions). Support adoption of new technology or clinical applications through advocacy and evidence. Participate in customer presentations regarding use of products and prototypes for institution research purposes. Closely connect with GEHC global modality clinical and R&D teams, explore unmet clinical and technical needs with external collaborators, identify new needs and build clinical evidence. Maintain and grow collaborator networks, increase connections between sites, and facilitate multi-site collaborations. Enable sites to strengthen their own independent research activities through providing inputs to study design, methodology, focal area, and awareness of publication landscape. Drive insights into GEHC R&D roadmap planning, and partnering with other functions (marketing, engineering, regulatory) for optimal utilization of clinical evidence and data. Support customer satisfaction through proactive communication, observation, and escalation of site inquiries/concerns. Facilitate installation, utilization , and evidence generation of investigational sequences for research, development, and testing. Grow technology leadership mindshare through co-authored and lead authored joint scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference abstracts. Support adjustments to configuration or research tools (e.g., software, prototypes, off-line analysis) as it relates to collaborative activity. Provide support in pre- and post-market evidence generation at collaborating institutions, working with Research and Scientific Affairs to optimize collaborations tied to GE HealthCare product development needs and aligned with institution needs. Study new technology concepts and leverage expertise to move initiatives forward. Support GE HealthCare cross functional team in providing educational services and training in response to customer inquiries, serving as a technical product expert and prioritizing user feedback. Continuously grow clinical and technical expertise, which may include participation in local or global conferences, mentoring, providing lectures, connecting with other scientists, attending training, participating in internal development meetings, and staying abreast of new literature. Required Qualifications PhD, or Master’s degree plus 5 years’ experience in Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Biomedical/Electrical/Software Engineering, or related field 3+ years of experience in MR imaging Must reside in (or be willing to relocate to) the greater Houston, TX area, where the majority of supported sites are located. Demonstrated record of innovation and development, publications and/or conference presentations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated clear thinking and problem-solving abilities, a creative mindset, and the ability to quickly grasp new ideas. Self-starter, able to work independently and collaboratively, results oriented, able to multi-task. Flexible, intellectually curious, and able to work with cross-functional, global teams. Ability to work dynamically including from a home office, hospital, or clinical site, and with ability to travel (<50%). Quality, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement focus Desired Characteristics Ph.D. Degree in an engineering or science field such as Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Math or Physics preferred. Experience in a clinical environment working with clinicians/radiologists/specialists (e.g. surgery, oncology, or cardiology department). Proven ability in customer relationship management and collaboration skills. Experience with academic and/or clinical collaborations Experience in MR pulse sequence design, reconstruction, and post-processing Programming experience (e.g. C/C++, MATLAB, Python) Familiarity with GE HealthCare MR Systems and research on those systems. Familiarity with GE HealthCare EPIC Pulse Sequence Development environment and Orchestra Reconstruction environment. Candidates with MR experience in a specific application area (neuro, body, cardiac, vascular, MSK) are especially welcome Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), familiarity with and demonstrated practice of privacy, patient privacy, data controls. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees. Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes