Research Optical Engineer - Butte Lab - Department of Neurosurgery

About the role

The primary focus of the Butte Laboratory is translational research in the field of bio-photonics. The Butte Lab is developing novel intra-operative imaging/visualization technologies to aid surgeons in achieving near-complete tumor excision.

Responsibilities

• Designs optical, imaging, spectroscopic, opto-mechanical, opto-electronic systems, assemblies, and components employing optical or imaging system design principles and computational tools.
• Devises, implements, and executes optical, imaging, spectroscopic, opto-mechanical, and opto-electronic experiments to characterize system or component-level performance.
• Performs analytical, computational, and/or experimental analyses to extract meaningful insights.
• Compiles, documents, and presents analytical, computational, or experimental engineering procedures and results in a clear manner to fellow research staff and external partners.
• Operates lasers, transmission/reflection optics and fiber optics, photodetection systems and other common engineering laboratory test and measurement equipment.
• Maintains alignment for optical systems and components.
• Makes sure and maintains compliance with safety standards and procedures, especially in regard to laser safety.
• Analyzes data and prepares scientific findings for publication as author or co-author.
• Provides system administration and maintenance for the local workstation network where needed and in collaboration with enterprise information systems teams.
• Trains research staff in the operation of various optically related hardware, instrumentation, software, and the like.
• Takes on specific lead activities related to the execution of optical, opto-electronic, or opto-mechanical associated duties under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• Supports additional research activities including ad hoc data analysis, hypothesis development, programming, troubleshooting, or other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sciences, or related field.
• Two years of experience in a scientific laboratory.
• Average of one year of experience in computer programming and equipment testing and measurement.

Physical Demands

• Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting 50 lbs., Carrying 50 lbs., Pushing 50 lbs., Pulling 50 lbs.
• Reaching, Handling, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions, Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination