Job TitleResearch Engineer - Nuclear Medicine
LocationCleveland
FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus
DepartmentNuclear Medicine-Diagnostics Institute
Job CodeT26035
ShiftDays
Schedule8:00am-4:30pm
Job SummaryJob DetailsJoin Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Research Engineer supporting funded projects in our Nuclear Medicine Research Program, you will analyze, investigate and plan specific engineering criteria, characteristics and features to meet project goals. In this role, you will support research projects through biomedical image curation, quantitative image analysis and statistical analysis of results.
A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Analyze, investigate and plan specific engineering criteria, characteristics and features to meet assignment goals.
- Perform routine engineering investigations in support of current research or product development efforts using engineering software analysis tools.
- Prepare design sketches or drawings for components, sub-assemblies, processes or equipment using CAD or 3-D solid modeling software.
- Assist with the design, development and evaluation of prototype medical devices, equipment and software.
- Assist with the preparation and evaluation of test protocols and test specimens.
- Prepare charts, graphs and documentation in support of articles for publication, project reports and grant applications.
- Curate biomedical images for research projects.
- Perform quantitative image analysis and statistical analysis of results.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Bachelor of Science in biomedical, mechanical or electrical engineering or in a related field
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Previous experience and completion of a co-op or internship
- Experience with medical image processing and analytic methods, including proficiency with DICOM medical images
- Experience with statistical analysis for research
- Experience with clinical imaging software, ideally with NM and PET images
Physical Requirements: - Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
- Ability to distinguish color
- Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment
- Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds
- May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.
Personal Protective Equipment:- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
