3D Technology Scientist

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain, calibrate, and upgrade 3D printing center equipment, supplies, and technology to ensure optimal functional capacity and currency, collaborating with other offices or entities as applicable.
• Ensure high-quality and accurate 3D printing for anatomical models for educational use, medical devices, surgical planning tools, or other medically related printed items.
• Ensure all printed models and devices meet regulatory standards and are compliant with relevant medical device regulations (e.g. FDA, ISO) and safety standards as applicable.
• Ensure currency on emerging trends, technologies, and applications in 3D printing, and assess their potential integration into the center's operation.
• Develop and enforce quality control protocols, ensuring reproducibility, accuracy, and safety of printed products.
• Conduct regular audits of lab processes and maintain proper documentation for compliance or other applicable standards (e.g. accreditation).
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to printing processes, equipment, and software.
• Manage inventory (equipment and supplies) effectively including inventory control and security procedures.
• Ensure 3D printing spaces are clean and safe for workers, visitors, and students.
• Design, implement, and evaluate learning and training experiences pertaining to 3D printing systems, software, and applications.
• Develop, deliver, and oversee curricula leading to attainable credentials within 3D printing in health-related fields, or other fields as applicable.
• Partner with healthcare providers, researchers, and other stakeholders to understand clinical needs and facilitate solutions with 3D printing applications.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to facilitate 3D printing opportunities across applicable educational and research programs.
• Complete professional development and training to ensure necessary skills and knowledge, including all relevant team members.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Education, Experience, Licenses

• Associates Degree in Additive Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Radiologic Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics, or a related field is required (Bachelors degree or higher is preferred).
• Experience with human anatomy is required.
• 3D Printing hands-on technical experience is required. Experience with 3D medical printing is preferred.
• CT or MRI Technologist experience is preferred.
• Applicant must be willing to complete additional trainings or certifications as applicable (may require travel).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with 3D printing technologies (e.g. SLA, FDM), 3D-associated software, and file applications.
• Demonstrate competency in the operation of 3D printers, post-processing machines, and related equipment.
• Ability to intake and process additive manufacturing requests.
• Mechanical skills in assembly and finishing processes of 3D printed items such as sanding, brushing, etc.
• Familiarity with FDA and ISO medical device standards is preferred.
• Knowledge of human anatomy; cross-sectional anatomy is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with the ability to build relationships.
• Knowledge pertaining to curriculum design and delivery.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse faculty, students, healthcare professionals, and other internal and external constituents.
• Ability to work independently, with attention to detail, innovation, and timeliness of work production.
• Ability to proficiently use computers, especially Microsoft Office products and web-based applications.
• Ability to use (or quickly learn) University data software (Banner) and other software systems.
• Ability to use small office equipment, including scanners and copy machines.
• This position requires an on-campus presence with the ability to travel occasionally.