Research Engineer - MRI

                    

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Job Title

Research Engineer - MRI

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

MRI Research-Diagnostics Institute

                      

Job Code

T26035

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

As a Research Engineer for the Radiology Research Core, you will analyze, investigate and plan specific engineering criteria, characteristics and features to support project goals. In this role, you will perform MRI scans for research protocols, including studies focused on neurological, musculoskeletal and cancer imaging. You will also work extensively with imaging data for multiple studies, supporting data processing, imaging analysis and data pipeline development. Additional responsibilities include performing data quality checks, coordinating research scans and determining patient eligibility to ensure studies are conducted accurately and efficiently.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Analyze, investigate and plan specific engineering criteria, characteristics and features to meet assignment goals. 

• Perform routine engineering investigations in support of current research or product development efforts using engineering software analysis tools. 

• Prepare design sketches or drawings for components, sub-assemblies, processes or equipment using CAD or 3-D solid modeling software. 

• Assist with the design, development and evaluation of prototype medical devices, equipment and software. 

• Assist with the preparation and evaluation of test protocols and test specimens. 

• Prepare charts, graphs and documentation in support of articles for publication, project reports and grant applications. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• Bachelor of Science in biomedical, mechanical or electrical engineering or in a related field

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Previous experience and completion of a co-op or internship 

• Experience working with patients or in a customer service role

• Engineering background

• Master’s degree

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods

• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

• Ability to distinguish color

• Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment

• Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20  pounds

• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved