Test protocol development, benchtop / in vitro / in vivo
testing, and report writing
Employing analytic methods to evaluate concepts and
designs
Ensuring thorough and compliant design documentation
Conducting risk analyses per applicable standards
Conducting biomedical product / process / system / prior art
benchmarking
Developing cost of goods or cost of service models
Participating in design review meetings
Support regulatory approval processes and submissions
Working with cross functional project teams, including
physicians, researchers, manufacturers, and other related experts
or project partners
Contributing to new intellectual property via lab notebook
documentation, invention disclosures, reduction to practice, and
patent application reviews
NOTE:
All applicants must submit a cover letter
describing one thing you built that had not existed before, and
what you personally designed, built or tested in it.
Biomedical Engineer, II Support biomedical
engineering projects by contributing to the design and evaluation
of medical systems. Collaborate with teams to identify and address
performance challenges while ensuring alignment with regulations.
Build skills in delivering practical, safe, reliable, and compliant
healthcare solutions that advance medical technologies. May perform
clinical and preclinical assessments. Typically requires a
bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or related
scientific field. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in
discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity,
under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent
judgment.Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a
master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work
experience.This is a Developing-Level position in the General
Professional track.
Biomedical Engineer, IIIDevelop and improve
biomedical systems to enhance patient care and safety,
collaborating with teams to deliver effective and reliable
solutions. Support risk assessments and align projects with
industry standards. Contribute to the development of safe and
innovative healthcare technologies through precise and
detail-oriented engineering. May perform clinical and preclinical
assessments. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering,
mathematics, or related scientific field. Considered highly skilled
and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work
under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent
judgment.Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a
master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work
experience.This is a Career-Level position in the General
Professional track.
Biomedical Engineer, IVDesign and refine
biomedical devices and systems, focusing on quality, safety and
effectiveness. Contribute to multidisciplinary teams to meet
regulatory and performance goals. Conduct evaluations to identify
improvement opportunities, ensuring systems meet industry
standards. Advance healthcare technologies by combining innovative
thinking with practical, standards-compliant engineering. May
perform clinical and preclinical assessments. Typically requires a
bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or related
scientific field. Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced
individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skill
set. Conducts highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive
latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor's (or
equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of
directly related work experience.This is an Advanced-Level position
in the General Professional track.
Biomedical Engineer, VProvide in-depth technical
expertise in biomedical engineering, driving advancements in
medical technology design and performance. Evaluate systems for
compliance and reliability, contributing to enhanced safety and
efficacy. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to refine
processes and identify opportunities for innovation. Support the
integration of risk assessments to ensure robust and reliable
solutions. May perform clinical and preclinical assessments.
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics,
or related scientific field. Recognized as subject matter expert
and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires
specialized skill set. Conducts highly complex work, unsupervised
and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.Requires a
bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or
equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.This is
an Expert-Level position in the General Professional track.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education
can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience
(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work
experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job
levels:
Biomedical Engineer, II: Requires a bachelor's (or
equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of
directly related work experience.
Biomedical Engineer, III: Requires a bachelor's
(or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years
of directly related work experience.
Biomedical Engineer, IV: Requires a bachelor's (or
equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of
directly related work experience.
Biomedical Engineer, V: Requires a bachelor's (or
equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of
directly related work experience.
Preferences
Preferred qualifications:
- A record of designing and building instruments or devices that
had not been built before.
- Hands-on experience designing, building and testing hardware,
including CAD, fabrication, assembly and bench debugging.
- Experience integrating subsystems from several engineering
disciplines into one working instrument.
- Experience turning a research result or laboratory method into an
automated, engineered system that others can use.
- Evidence of original research or development, such as lead-author
publications or granted patents.
- Experience performing risk management to ISO 14971, including
hazard identification, risk analysis and verification of risk
controls.
- Experience writing test protocols, and keeping records and
drawings under document control on a team project.
- Depth in at least two of the following:
1. Mechanical and electromechanical design, including motion
control, actuators, precision positioning, and automated handling
of samples or consumables.
2. Electronics and embedded systems, including circuits for
sensors, data acquisition and microcontroller firmware.
3. Optical systems, including optical design and optomechanics,
photodetector selection and low-light detection, and
characterization of sensitivity and noise.
4. Instrument control software, including device control,
automation, and data acquisition and analysis in Python or a
similar language.
5. Microfluidic device design and fabrication, including layout,
bonding and sealing, fluid interfaces, and fabrication methods
suited to manufacture.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN46528B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00283 - Molecular Pharmaceutics
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $60,000 to $100,000
Close Date: 01/19/2027
Open Until Filled:
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211122
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