Research Biomedical Engineer | School of Medicine, Pediatrics
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Discover Your Career at Emory University
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under general supervision performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tasks requiring engineering knowledge according to prescribed protocols. This includes integration of hardware and software for custom laboratory equipment and interfacing with engineering support at companies.
- Sets up and assists with experiments as prescribed by principal investigator and senior lab personnel.
- Ensures that adequate supplies are purchased for performing experiments.
- Participates in laboratory maintenance activities such as calibrating sensitive equipment repairing electronics editing data processing code ordering supplies backing up data on servers.
- Processes data according to defined protocols using specialized engineering software such as Matlab LabView Python Vicon Workstation SolidWorks etc. Maintains records of work performed in the laboratory and maintains computer databases.
- Under supervision maintains appropriate certifications for performance of experiments (i.e. IRB IACUC protocols and other lab certifications).
- Under supervision writes custom computer code and scripts to implement new data processing methods using matrix algebra calculus and differential equations Fourier analysis as well as other engineering analysis techniques; create accompanying graphs tables and other data compilation as specified by the PI.
- Under supervision designs and constructs electrical and/or mechanical parts for research purposes.
- Uses specialized software for electrical circuit and mechanical design construction of parts and/or working with engineering companies to develop designs and ensure that design specifications are met.
- May assist with preparation of grants and papers. Performs other duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelors or masters degree in Biomedical Engineering or related engineering/quantitative science field.
- Coursework in calculus differential equations and linear algebra as well as strong Matlab/Python programming skills required.
- Coursework in biomechanics physiology and/or neuroscience. Experience in biomedical laboratory research preferred.
- Strong organizational and communication skills and ability to work with a diverse interdisciplinary team required.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone: (V) (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at or call (Voice) (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
Key Skills
- Design Controls
- Calibration
- FDA Regulations
- LabView
- Physiology Knowledge
- Military Experience
- Minitab
- Research Experience
- Medical Imaging
- Research & Development
- Plastics Injection Molding
- Optics
About Company
"Have a Coke and a smile" means more to Emory University than it does to the rest of the world. The school, which has some 13,300 students and about 12,500 staff and faculty members, has a very low student-teacher ratio of about 7:1. It changed from Emory College to Emory University i ... View more
