Biomedical Engineer

Guidehouse•Rockville, MD

3d•$65,000 - $108,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently searching for Biomedical Engineer to help maintain, perform repairs, and troubleshoot for the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) laboratory equipment used within the Biosafety Level (BSL) 1 and BSL 2 laboratories. Additionally, the Engineer shall provide customized solutions and platform engineering where needed to accommodate instrumentation needs and provide reports of maintenance on all NCATS active instruments as required and respond to instruments. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Rockville, MD. Collaborate with researchers on system interfaces and design between multiple medical equipment manufacturers and where commercial equipment is unavailable or unacceptable. Maintain, repair, modify, fabricate, install, and test electronic and mechanical components. Work with staff on the installation and initial checkout of the finished equipment in the experimental environment. Analyze, modify, plan, install, evaluate, certify, and correct system malfunctions. Maintain laboratory organization and assist in compliance with safety regulations. Work with staff on assignments associated with utilizing biotechnology to improve and provide healthcare systems and devices. Design and fabricate high quality mechanical, electro-mechanical, and optical instruments in support of research activities. Fabricate special purpose devices for clinical and research applications. Manufacture and repair special parts for various types of lab equipment. Evaluate alternative design approaches with due consideration to material properties and machining capabilities; select best design approach to meet the specifications. Provide technical expertise in the use of special devices and equipment, enhancing the productivity or success of the experiments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least FIVE (5) years of Biomedical Engineering experience.
Demonstrate knowledge of biomedical regulatory requirements.
Proficiency with MATLAB.
Experience with computer and embedded processor programming.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills, written and oral.
Able to successfully manage several high-priority tasks at the same time.
Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain, perform repairs, and troubleshoot for the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) laboratory equipment used within the Biosafety Level (BSL) 1 and BSL 2 laboratories.
Provide customized solutions and platform engineering where needed to accommodate instrumentation needs.
Provide reports of maintenance on all NCATS active instruments as required and respond to instruments.
Collaborate with researchers on system interfaces and design between multiple medical equipment manufacturers and where commercial equipment is unavailable or unacceptable.
Maintain, repair, modify, fabricate, install, and test electronic and mechanical components.
Work with staff on the installation and initial checkout of the finished equipment in the experimental environment.
Analyze, modify, plan, install, evaluate, certify, and correct system malfunctions.
Maintain laboratory organization and assist in compliance with safety regulations.
Work with staff on assignments associated with utilizing biotechnology to improve and provide healthcare systems and devices.
Design and fabricate high quality mechanical, electro-mechanical, and optical instruments in support of research activities.
Fabricate special purpose devices for clinical and research applications.
Manufacture and repair special parts for various types of lab equipment.
Evaluate alternative design approaches with due due consideration to material properties and machining capabilities; select best design approach to meet the specifications.
Provide technical expertise in the use of special devices and equipment, enhancing the productivity or success of the experiments.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus