Research Engineer - Institute of Molecular Medicine, Molecular Imaging

Research Engineer - Institute of Molecular Medicine, Molecular Imaging

Location: Texas Medical Center-Houston, Texas

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Category: Research

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston

Requisition #: 230002WY

Preference for Electrical Engineer/Biomedical Engineer with a M.S. or higher degree. A strong background in programming (LabVIEW, Matlab, and C++) is a plus. Prefer experience working in a lab environment with optical systems and lasers, as well as experience with hands-on assembly, alignment, integration, and testing of optical components and optical system.

The candidate will assist in building the optical imaging system, acquiring data from the pediatric brain, and performing data analysis. Additionally, the selected candidate will be expected to help publish peer-reviewed journal articles and will have excellent opportunities to collaborate with researchers from Texas Medical School.

Located at 1825 Pressler St, Houston, Texas 77030 at the Instit ute of Molecular Medicine, Molecular Imaging

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees

• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)

• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!

• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)

• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as…

• Free financial and legal counseling

• Free mental health counseling services

• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs

• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.

• Resources for child and elder care

• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

Performs engineering functions related to independent research projects and collaborates with other researchers in science or engineering. Impacts design and coordination of research laboratory experiments.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Provides technical engineering expertise in the performance of laboratory experiments, data collection, and analysis.

2. Sets up new experiments and maintains and/or modifies current experiments by assessing experimental needs and arranges the use of equipment.

3. Coordinates laboratory utilization and equipment sharing among various researchers.

4. Researches options for new equipment and supplies.

5. Modifies computer software, uses power tools, and fabricates small adapters and mounts.

6. Assists with instrumentation development.

Certification/Skills:

Ability to undertake complex and challenging projects.

Excellent research and problem solving skills.

Ability to use computer systems or specified equipment that is essential for the related areas.

Ability to interact with scientists and researcher from other disciplines is crucial.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Minimum Education:

Bachelors degree in engineering, computer and information science or other applied sciences.

Minimum Experience:

Two years experience in applied research or related field. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)

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