R & D Staff Engineer I

Minimum Education
B.S. degree in engineering, computer science, physics, or related technical field. 

Minimum Work Experience
At least 1 - 2 years of applicable experience while enrolled in a BS or MS degree program. 

Required Skills/Knowledge
Experience must demonstrate that the applicant acquired the technical and scientific knowledge, skills, and abilities to apply and utilize them successfully in the research environment appropriate to the position. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively with team members and collaborators. Experience with the selection of approach, materials, methods, and means for implementing or fabricating prototypes in the medical device domain. Consistently demonstrates adherence with the standards for the ethical and responsible conduct of research.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Certifications appropriate to the technical field desired. .

Functional Accountabilities
Conduct of Research

• Maintain confidentiality of data as required.

• Plan, conduct, and manage research projects within the federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator.

• Responsible for appropriate use of research funds and resources.

• Comply with all annual job-related training requirements.

Research Management

• Use accepted methods and techniques to solve well-defined problems and perform specific and limited portions of broader projects, under technical guidance of the principal investigator.

• Conduct experiments/tests in the laboratory/field; take measurements and record observations; collect, compile and process data.

• Interact in a collaborative manner with other team members to accomplish organizational goals; may provide ideas to improve efficiency at group level; network primarily within own technical peer group.

• May direct the work of student interns.

• Contribute to a positive team environment.

Development and Design

• Design new devices, systems, and instrumentation based on clinical requirements.

• Develop prototype devices, systems, and instrumentation for the clinical environment.

• Evaluate prototype systems and document performance.

• Provide hands-on development and support from product conception to clinical prototypes.

• Assists in cost-effective management of resource allocations and management of day to day activities

• Works with vendors to procure needed supplies, hardware, and produce prototypes

Project Management

• Assist with planning specific research protocols and procedures.

• Coordinate schedules of tests and procedures.

• Assist in the development and troubleshooting of new techniques and ideas.

• Record results, organize data, and maintain lab notebook in