Junior Image Analyst

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Junior Image Analyst to join Caristo Diagnostics rapidly growing team. Based in Oxford, you will work in our global data operations team with colleagues in both U.S. and UK.

About Caristo Diagnostics

With the first and only FDA approved (July 29, 2026) coronary artery inflammation diagnostic medical device, CaRi-Heart®, Caristo Diagnostics is a global leader in AI technologies for cardiovascular disease, founded as a spin-out from the University of Oxford in 2018. Caristo also has an FDA approved (2025) coronary artery plaque diagnostic medical device. Its award-winning inflammation technology helps detect hidden heart disease and identify people at risk of a heart attack before symptoms appear allowing for proactive disease management. Working with leading hospitals, research institutions, and pharmaceutical partners, Caristo aims to save lives through early detection and personalized prevention. The company was named a 2026 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum in June 2026. Learn more at www.caristo.com or follow Caristo on LinkedIn, YouTube, and X.

About the CaRi-Heart® Technology

Named first of “7 Technologies That Could Change Heart Healthcare Forevermore” by the Robb Report, the CaRi-Heart® technology is Caristo’s flagship offering which uncovers hidden coronary inflammation, a key driver of cardiovascular disease, on routine Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA).  The technology is regulatory approved for commercial use in US, Europe, and Australia, and is currently being piloted in several NHS sites. The CaRi-Heart Technology is also a receipt of the NHS AI award and has been recognized by the British Heart Foundation as a game-changing innovation for preventing cardiovascular disease. Multiple patents underpinning CaRi-Heart technologies have been granted in major jurisdictions around the world. In addition, exceptional validation results showing CaRi-Heart’s ability to aid the prediction of heart attacks have been published in leading medical journals including the Lancet, JACC, European Heart Journal, and Cardiovascular Research.

About The Role

Overview 

Caristo are looking for Junior Image Analysts to expand the current team of 8 in the UK. The role will predominantly involve analysing cardiac CT scans using our proprietary CaRi-Heart software, in line with company standard operating procedures. Analysts will work across a range of projects, including internal company initiatives, patient scans from clinical customers, research and pharmaceutical projects. A comprehensive training program is provided as part of the role.

The ideal candidate will:

• be motivated at the thought of working in an innovative healthcare start-up with a strong collaborative research and operations culture, helping to build a global business that will have material impact on the health and wellbeing of potentially millions of people.


• share the company values of pushing the boundaries, taking ownership, caring for each other and acting with candour and professionalism.

Department     Operations. Reporting to Image Analyst Lead & Cardiac Radiographer

Location            This role is based in Oxford, UK.  During the initial training period, full time attendance in the office is required. After this, a minimum of 4 days per week in the office is expected.  We therefore require candidates to be based within 50 miles of Oxford.

Responsibilities           

Key responsibilities include:

• Analysis of cardiac CT scans in line with company SOPs 


• Analysis of clinical and research project data 


• Management of customer data (logging and reporting) 


• Collaborating with teams across the organisation to continuously improve our software, workflows, and internal processes


• Liaising with clinical staff as part of image quality control 


• Providing timely support to customers

Skills & Experience Required:             

Essential 

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in technical or life-science subject (e.g. biomedical sciences) 


• Strong attention to detail


• Ability to prioritise competing tasks 


• Excellent communication skills 


• Basic understanding of statistics  


• Computer literate 

Desirable 

• Experience of medical imaging / quantitative data analysis 


• Experience of customer / account management  


• Basic anatomical knowledge of the heart 


• Cardiac CT knowledge


• GCP certified 

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary


• 25 holidays per year plus bank holidays


• Enhanced pension contribution


• Private medical insurance


• Life insurance


• Cycle-to-work scheme


• Additional benefits for long-service

Why join Caristo:        

• Be part of a company at the cutting edge of medical technology, with the potential to save lives and revolutionise healthcare


• Join a dynamic and growing team, with opportunities for personal and professional growth


• Contribute to the development of ground-breaking products in a company poised for significant expansion


• Enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment, with a strong emphasis on innovation, quality, and impact

Caristo Diagnostics is committed to diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including those making a step up in their career. If you are passionate about making a difference in the world of medical imaging and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

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