Lead Research Engineer

About the role

The Department of Ophthalmology within the Mercy Pavilion is searching for a Lead Research Engineer to mainly work in our Microscopy suite.

Responsibilities

• Designs, fabricates, and maintains research instrumentation
• Develops conceptual project design and instrumentation, software programs, and data collection methods
• Assists with conducting research and oversees research projects
• Utilizes specialized data analysis software and performs advanced data analysis
• Contributes to manuscript preparation and prepares written reports
• Presents results at conferences
• Reviews sections of others’ research papers submitted for publication
• Operates and maintains light sheet microscopy systems within the Ophthalmology department
• Teaches and trains on proper use of imaging systems

Requirements

• PhD in Biomedical Sciences or similar field required
• 5+ years of experience in a microscopy field
• Bachelor's degree minimum education level (PhD satisfies)
• Minimum 3 years of experience required (supplemented by 5+ years microscopy experience)
• Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/or experience requirement

Skills

• Effective communication for training purposes
• Ability to maneuver and work with delicate instrumentation
• Proficiency with specialized data analysis software
• Advanced data analysis capabilities
• Manuscript preparation and scientific writing
• Presentation skills for conferences
• Ability to review research papers for publication

Schedule

Work Schedule: M‑F 8:30am to 5:00pm. Work Arrangement: On‑Campus (teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab).

Metadata: Relocation not offered; visa sponsorship provided; background check required for finalists; child protection clearances not applicable; resume required.