Research Biomed Operations Coordinator

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Department

10430 Operatns Regulatory Affairs

 

Pay Range

$43,326.40 - $72,196.80

 

 

Reporting to the Lead Research Biomed Operations Engineer the Research Biomed Operation Technician will provide font line day to day operational support to the Children's National Research Institute's (CNRI) research faculty and staff. The individual will provide customer service to 450+ personnel, support approximately 200,000 square feet of research space and 3000 pieces of research equipment. The position will serve along with the Research Biomed Ops Engineers as the service point of contact for CNRI faculty and staff for any equipment/facility and maintenance related issues. The individual will work with the Research Center staff, Children's National Hospital's facility/engineering department, EVS, the safety office, as well as outside vendors. Additional responsibilities will include assisting the coordination of repairs and maintenance, moves and deliveries; facility inspections and user training in addition to staffing special projects as assigned. The individual will work closely with the Environmental Health & Safety staff.

 

Minimum Education
Associate's Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Technology, or equivalent-related civilian and/or military experience required. (Required)

Bachelor's Degree Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electronics or applicable field, degree in bioengineering preferred (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience
1-2 years of applicable work or internship experience. A BS degree may be substituted for work experience. Preference may be given to biomedical equipment technicians with experience, and experience working in laboratory environment and/or specifically performing PMs and repair on laboratory equipment. (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of OSHA and laboratory safety regulations
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to understand and utilize technical vocabulary to perform tasks according to either verbal or written instructions
Ability to display strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, self-discipline, and autonomy to work independently in a high-pressure environment
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action
Strong customer service orientation and ability to follow through issues to resolution
Ability to interact with all levels of organizational personnel to include: management staff, consulting staff, researchers, research administrators, etc.
Ability to build consensus and work in a collaborative manner
Ability to maintain accurate records of repairs, calibration, and tests
Must be able to function as part of a team providing a high level of quality service to clients
Knowledge of computers and networking; PC competency to include utilization of Microsoft Office Suite products.

Functional Accountabilities
Responsible Conduct of Research

• Consistently demonstrates adherence with the standards for the responsible conduct of research

• Responsible for appropriate use of research funds and resources

• Comply with all annual job-related training requirements

Facility Management

• Work with CNRI leadership to assist with executing assignments of offices and laboratory space.

• Work with CNH Facility Engineering, EVS, IT, Telecommunication to coordinate implementation of these assignments.

• Work with CNH Facility Engineering staff to identify and resolve facility deficiencies.

• Ensure the facility is in compliance with regulatory standards and coordinate corrective actions.

• Follow up on the work of contractors and staff involved corrective activities

• Serve as the CNRI liaison with environmental services and monitor facility cleanliness and coordinate corrective action.

Program Coordination

• Respond to support requests within established timelines

• Utilize tools, support, resources, and escalation processes within required time frames to resolve customer and system problems timely and effectively.

• Interview customer to determine nature and scope of the service issue, and initiate the appropriate response

• Maintain accurate records of all work performed

• Coordinate relocations and renovations as assigned and serve as the point of contact for contractors and staff

• Effectively coordinate projects within the established time tables

• Oversee the installation of new equip