Biomedical Engineer Jobs

Full Time 40 hours Grade 054 Urology M&D

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Maintains responsibility for biomedical engineering design in support of hydrogel organs for surgical simulation. Provides full range of professional biomedical engineering services in all phases of research, design and construction.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prototypes new models, including review of literature for advances in biomedical field and conducting focus groups with clients.
• Develops high-level designs for new projects and interfaces with client to determine needs and design specifications.
• Establishes protocol for all laboratory work and may assign and supervise selected tasks to subordinate staff.
• Provides professional advice and judgement in testing of PVA formulations and additives to meet client needs.
• Manages and coordinates in-house biomedical design projects, including responsibility for engineering and constructing simulation models using 3-D printing and polymer molding techniques.
• Troubleshoots and maintains 3-D printers in cases of simple malfunctions.
• Designs and implements research protocols. Adjusts current protocols as needed. Ensures the integrity and security of all study data at all time. Follows laboratory regulations and ensures compliance with institution requirements.
• Develops and designs physical simulation models using 3-D computer aided design (CAD) software. This includes creation of anatomical models (kidney, liver, brain, etc.) and/or other surgical skills simulators.
• Drafts research papers and grant proposals, including analysis of data.

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mechanical testing systems (MTS) preferred
• 2 years of experience in all phases of relevant biomedical engineering work required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or appropriate Engineering discipline required
• Strong knowledge of CAD software (Solid Works, Autodesk, Mesh Mixer, etc.) preferred

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All applicants must apply online.

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