Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Onsite
Join 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.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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