Assistant Research Engineer in Medical Devices for Wound Healing (BS)
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Job Location:
Lowell, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General Summary of Position:
A research engineer position in medical device development is available at the University of Massachusetts Lowell in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. This position will involve the design prototyping and validation of novel wound healing technology. The project is sponsored by the Defense Health Agency through the US Combat Casualty Care Research Program and in collaboration with investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. The initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility of renewal based on productivity and performance as well as the availability of funding. Candidates with a strong background and hands-on experience in mechanical design mechatronics systems automation and control are highly encouraged to apply.
Essential Job Duties:
- Engineering design construction and testing of prototype devices for skin wound healing applications including building testbeds and collecting performance data.
- Deployment of prototype devices at pre-clinical site including training personnel and providing engineering support as required.
- Maintaining engineering documentation by creating organizing updating and preserving technical records.
- Support writing and preparation of project reports and dissemination materials like conference abstracts and posters and manuscripts for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
Education:
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Biomedical Engineering or a related field is required within 30 days of hire.
Experience:
- This is an entry-level position requiring minimum experience in design and prototyping of devices.
Skills:
Demonstrated knowledge and hands on experience in one or more of the following areas is required:
control systems
mechanical design
electromechanical system fabrication
rapid prototyping
miniature sensors development
electronic circuit design
CAD design
programming in LabVIEW
LabVIEW Real-Time (software and hardware).
Additional Considerations:
- Ability to work independently with limited direction as well as within a team environment. Ability to learn independently as required by the project tasks.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Only current UML Employees within the Grants & Contracts (MTA/GRACE) bargaining unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.
This is a full-time benefitedGrants & Contracts (MTA/GRACE) bargaining unit position in gradeP15. Salary range is minimum: $54217 with 25th quartile of $61672 and midpoint of $69126. This position has an anticipated salary based on grant of $62000/year.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; however the posting may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
This position is contingent upon funding.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
UMass Lowell, a midsized public research university located north of Boston, offers full- and part-time students bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs online and on campus.
