Research Scientist/Engineer 2

Job Description

RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 2

Req #: 237993 Department: THE DEPT. OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.me.washington.edu/ Job Location: Seattle Campus Posting Date: 08/22/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $5,500 - $7,500 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
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The Department of Mechanical Engineering has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer 2.
This opportunity is eligible for H-1B Sponsorship.
Under the general supervision of Dr. Jonathan Liu, we are looking for a full-time Research Scientist/Engineer 2 to assist with various federally funded projects in the Molecular Biophotonics Laboratory, including the development of advanced microscopes placed in the operating room to guide tumor-resection procedures, and the imaging of clinical biopsies in 3D with open-top light-sheet microscope devices to enable the development of computational assays for patient risk stratification and clinical decision support.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Optomechanical design (30%)

Development of custom sample holders and stages

Developing microscope systems and enclosures

Assisting with the development of automated tissue scanning systems
Assisting with clinical studies (30%)

Tissue acquisition

IRB protocol assistance

Protocol development

Coordination with clinical staff

Imaging of clinical tissue specimens with 3D microscopy systems

Documentation of technical and clinical testing
Experimental analysis (20%)

Assisting with data processing routines and data management

Assisting with development of new analysis routines

Assisting with preparation of data for publications and presentations
Lab and project management (15%)

Maintenance of lab equipment

Ordering of supplies

Assisting with safety inspections

Assisting with timelines, deliverables, and reports with fellow team members
Other duties as assigned (5%)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering or related field and Two years of relevant experience, OR Equivalent combination of education/experience.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Experience in mechanical engineering, basic coding and training in biodesign process.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in optical system design, fluent Python coding, big-data and image-processing, wet-lab, biostatistics, and clinical study coordination.
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