Neuro MR Development Scientist

Job Description SummaryThe role will be part of the MR Neuro Solutions Team reporting to the MR Clinical Solutions & Research Collaborations Team in the MR business unit of GE Healthcare. The successful candidate will explore, design, and develop next-generation Neuro MRI applications and the underlying core technologies through close collaboration with global clinical and research partners on projects and academic grants. They will also get the opportunity to translate these new imaging capabilities into product solutions for improved clinical care and advanced neuroscience research around the world.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Working with GEHC technical lead on collaborative projects with academic partners providing technical expertise and support for projects with internal and external collaborators.
• Conduct original research resulting in patent applications and scientific publications
• Combine knowledge of MRI, engineering, and clinical needs to design and develop new MR applications or capabilities towards imaging of the brain and spine and imaging biomarkers, neuroscience research, automation & simplification of an MR exam, and improving the reliability from patient setup, data acquisition to image analysis and interpretation.
• Develop these features as prototypes and release to external GEHC collaborators following GE MR design controls.
• Work with a cross-functional team of engineers and GEHC and external scientists on academic grant.
• Work with a cross-functional team of engineers and scientists to translate promising prototypes into product and lead technical/clinical risk retirement towards new product introduction.
• Provide support for GE marketing effort such as GEHC MR Signa Pulse articles in collaboration with internal and external collaborators.
• Use broad expertise in MR systems and applications to help resolve quality issues both with product as well as research prototypes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. Degree in an engineering or science field such as Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Math or Physics
• 5+ years of professional experience in medical imaging or related field.
• Experience in MR research such as pulse sequence design or image reconstruction.
• Strong background in Image reconstruction and data/image analysis. Excellent coding skills and ability to quickly prototype in C++.
• Willing to travel 15% of time

Desired Characteristics

• Familiarity with GEHC MR Systems and research, EPIC Pulse Sequence Development environment and GEHC Orchestra Reconstruction environment.
• Experience in application of Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence to medical imaging.
• Experience in Machine Learning development libraries such as TensorFlow and Keras and programming in Python.
• Strong writing, presentation, communication skills and strong collaboration skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Can-do attitude, flexible, intellectually curious, willing to work with cross-functional, global team.

For U.S. based positions only, the pay range for this position is $126,720.00-$190,080.00 Annual. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience and location. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). GE HealthCare offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

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

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