Neuralink

Neuralink

MRI & CT Technologist (Part-Time)

Austin, Texas, United States · Principal · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 29 days ago
RadiologyResearchAnimal StudiesMentoring

About the role

  • You will operate the world's most advanced imaging hardware-the Siemens Magnetom Cima.X and the NAEOTOM Alpha Photon Counting CT.
  • This role is centered on high-fidelity data acquisition across both clinical (human) and preclinical (veterinary) studies.
  • Beyond standard imaging, you will be responsible for the technical setup of fMRI stimulus hardware and the administration of contrast media.

Responsibilities

  • Volunteer & Subject Management: Lead the scanning process for human volunteers-including safety screening and fMRI coaching-as well as preclinical veterinary subjects.
  • Surgical & Clinical Support: Partner with Neurosurgeons and Radiologists to acquire high-quality data for surgical planning, brain mapping, and safety studies.
  • Operational Excellence: Manage day-to-day scanner readiness, coordinate vendor maintenance, and maintain impeccable QA/QC records.
  • We drive innovation in R&D, developing new applications that leverage advanced imaging to provide critical insights for surgical planning, brain mapping, and image analysis.
  • Partner with Neurosurgeons and Radiologists to acquire high-quality data for surgical planning, brain mapping, and safety studies.
  • Manage day-to-day scanner readiness, coordinate vendor maintenance, and maintain impeccable QA/QC records.

Requirements

  • Clinical Skills: Proficiency in IV placement and contrast administration for human subjects.
  • Proficiency with Siemens Syngo (via/XA) platforms.
  • Experience or strong comfort level with fMRI hardware setups (triggers, stimulus monitors, and cabling).

Nice to have

  • 5+ years of experience in a high-gradient MRI environment or dedicated research facility.
  • Experience working directly with Neurosurgeons or within an OR/Surgical imaging environment.
  • Prior experience with fMRI task-based scanning and peripheral hardware synchronization.
  • A deep interest in the frontier of neurotechnology and brain-machine interfaces.
  • An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
  • Growth potential
  • we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
  • 401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours

Skills

  • Proficiency in IV placement and contrast administration for human subjects.
  • Console Expertise: Proficiency with Siemens Syngo (via/XA) platforms.
  • Technical Proficiency: Experience or strong comfort level with fMRI hardware setups (triggers, stimulus monitors, and cabling).
  • Research Mindset: Comfort working with both human participants and veterinary subjects in a fast-paced lab environment.

Benefits

  • Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
  • Commuter benefits
  • Equity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
  • Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
  • Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
  • Texas Licensure: Active Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) license through the Texas Medical Board.
  • The Medical Imaging team at Neuralink is responsible for supporting preclinical, clinical, and R&D operations across the company.
  • Our multidisciplinary group of scientists, medical physicists, and engineers work in lockstep to test hypotheses and validate safety within preclinical models.
  • We lead the medical imaging screening process for human participants seeking to receive the Neuralink implant, collaborating closely with Radiologists and Neurosurgeons.

Company info

  • We are looking for a technologist who is technically "handy"-someone who enjoys the challenge of integrating hardware and troubleshooting the signal chain between the scanner and research equipment.
  • We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain.
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