Jobs

June 25 2008
Senior Specialist/Engineer
HOLLISTER INCORPORATED
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets health care products globally to health care professionals and the patients they serve. These products are grouped under three major lines: Ostomy Care, Continence Care/Urology, and Wound Care. A recognized leader, Hollister has been serving the health care community for over eighty-five years. A global organization, Hollister’s corporate headquarters is located in Libertyville Illinois. It maintains manufacturing and distribution facilities in several locations worldwide and has direct Sales & Marketing units in all major countries.

IDENTIFICATION:

Title Senior Specialist/Engineer
Position Number
Hierarchal Level Sr. Technical Professional
Division/Department Technical Services, R&D
Reporting Relationship
Travel Less than 20%
Staff reporting to position 0
Operational budget N/A
Sales Target/Financial Goals N/A
Revision date April 25, 2007


II. AUTHORIZATIONS:

Department Manager Human Resources Manager

Functional VP VP Human Resources


III. SUMMARY:
As the fourth stage in the Technical Career Ladder (TCL), the Senior Specialist/Engineer conducts high-level analysis of test data, interprets the results, and communicates them to the project manager, directs the successful completion of global projects, possibly in the role of a Project Leader, supports the technical component of marketing plans, selling strategies, competitive analysis programs, and competitive strategies, and makes decisions that maximize return on technological investments. The position operates under minimal supervision and exercises judgment on clear and specified objectives. The second stage operates under less supervision, is responsible for more complex projects, brings forth new ideas and demonstrating “possibility thinking”.


IV. POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:
· Completes sophisticated data and process analysis
· Synthesizes new application of current knowledge
· Designs test methodologies and executes as required
· Incorporated new technology into product development
· Provide recommendations for technology, equipment, processes and materials
· Takes leadership roles in projects and programs
· Creates teams for completion of objectives
· Establishes objectives for the team; ensures that team goals are met
· Identifies specific action steps and accountabilities
· Clarifies roles and distributes work load and responsibilities to appropriate individuals
· Implements procedures to clarify work processes
· Monitors progress of others and redirects their efforts when goals are not being met
· Provides direction to team members of other business units
· Works with colleagues to solve complex technical problems and support other business unit objectives
· Establishes high standards of performance
· Works actively to help others meet goals
· Demonstrates facilitation skills
· Solicits and receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems
· Independently evaluates, selects and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making decisions on clear and specified objectives
· Consults knowledgeable specialists concerning unusual problems and developments
· Anticipates potential problems and solutions and acts accordingly
· Facilitates planning efforts across business units


VI. QUALIFICATIONS:

Academic Credentials/Length of Experience

· Level I: Bachelors Degree and 4 years of relevant experience
· Level II: Bachelors Degree and 6 years or relevant experience OR Master’s Degree (MS/MBA) and 3 years of relevant experience

Specialized skills/technical knowledge
· Fully competent in the principles and practices of their given field
· Recommends new scientific methods and tools
· Mentors on subject matters related to principles and practices of their given field
· Responsible for the formulation and implementation of experimental and clinical protocols
· Develops detailed reports documenting experimental or clinical studies
· Demonstrates advanced analytic problem solving abilities
· Demonstrates an ability to apply new approaches to problems
· Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of industry developments and trends (i.e. is a member of professional organizations, attending several meetings and/or workshops per year)
· Demonstrates understanding of the capital budgeting process
· Demonstrates a strong knowledge of market and customer needs
· Capable of translating market needs into viable products
· Anticipates competitive reactions based on technological developments
June 25 2008
Product Specialist
Product Specialist, General Surgical Products
(2 positions - Flagstaff, AZ and Maryland)

W. L. Gore and Associates, a leading manufacturer of medical devices, is seeking a Product Specialist to drive new product development strategies, implementation of these strategies, and the launch of the resulting products. The central responsibility of a Product Specialist is ensuring the product's fitness for use. Furthermore, this individual will support his/her products by acting as the primary interface with customers and internal resources including technology, manufacturing, and sales and marketing associates. The product support activities will include product design, product planning and forecasting, product pricing, manufacturing oversight, and market analysis. The role of the product specialist is worldwide in scope and is centered on identifying and understanding clinical and market needs and developing winning product strategies.

A PhD (or equivalent) in bio-/biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or materials science is required. For applicants with degrees other than in bio-/biomedical engineering, biomedical research or experience is required. Furthermore, this position requires the ability to communicate effectively and the availability to travel extensively (at times). Knowledge and experience with business aspects such as finance, marketing, and/or economics is a plus. Experience in product development and/or product management in the medical device field is desirable, but not a necessity. Knowledge and experience with biomaterials and/or tissue regeneration is also desirable.

To apply for this position please visit www.gore.com/careers and apply to position 081214
June 25 2008
BME Internships
General BME Internship Sites
• Bioengineering Internships: http://bioeng.berkeley.edu/content/category/10/53/168/
• Bioengineering Summer Research and Internship Experiences: http://www.seas.upenn.edu/be/undergrad/SummerInternships.html
• Biomedical Engineering Co-op/Internships: http://webmail.aol.com/34865/aol/en-us/Suite.aspx
• General Research Search Engine: http://www.igert.org/summer.asp
University Internships
• ASPIRE and QoLT Research Experience for Undergraduates at the University of Pittsburgh/Human Engineering Research Laboratories: http://www.herlpitt.org/Internships/aspire.htm
• Auburn University - REU in Micro/Nano-Structured Materials, Therapeutics, and Devices http://eng.auburn.edu/programs/chen/research/micronanoreu/index.html
• Boston University - College of Engineering - Research Experience for Undergraduates: http://www.bu.edu/eng/reu/
• Boston University - Research Experience for Undergraduates: http://www.bu.edu/eng/reu/bme/
• Case Western Reserve University REU in biomaterials, tissue engineering, drug delivery, imaging, and neural engineering: http://bme.case.edu/reu/
• Clarkson University - REU: http://www.clarkson.edu/mae/reu_nano/index.html
• Clemson University - Bioengineering and Bioinformatics Summer Institute: http://www.ces.clemson.edu/bio/bbsi/
• Clemson University - Summer Space Biomedical Research: http://www.ces.clemson.edu/bio/bbsi/
• Cornell University - REU for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering: http://www.ccmr.cornell.edu/education/reu/research.html?pid=118
• Cornell University - REU for Nanotechnology: http://www.cns.cornell.edu/reu/index.html
• Cornell and Other Universities Nanobiotechnology Center REU http://www.reu.nnin.org/nnin11_login.php
• Drexel University - Sensors from design to implementation: http://www.mse.drexel.edu/Programs/SENSORS/Research/Default.aspx
• Drexel University - Research Experience in Advanced Materials: http://www.materials.drexel.edu/Programs/DREAM/
• Georgia Tech - Summer Undergrad Research in Engineering/Science Program: http://www.sure.gatech.edu/index.html
• Georgia Tech/Emory Center for the Engineering of Living Tissues: http://www.gtec.gatech.edu/reu/
• Harvard University - REU in Material Science and Engineering: http://reusite.seas.harvard.edu/application/
• Illinois Institute of Technology - REU for Diabetes: http://www.grad.iit.edu/reu/
• Illinois Institute of Technology - REU SURP: http://www.grad.iit.edu/research/exfundingstu.html#surf
• Iowa State University - REU in Biological Materials and Processes http://www.eng.iastate.edu/biomapreu/
• John Hopkins University - REU for Computer Integrated Surgery: http://www.cisst.org/undergraduate-programs
• John Hopkins University - REU in NanoBio Technology: http://inbt.jhu.edu/reu-nanobio.php
• Keck Graduate Institute - REU in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: http://www.kgi.edu/x1748.xml
• Louisiana Tech - REU Biomedical: http://www2.latech.edu/~sajones/REU%20Web%20Pages/Web%20Page.htm
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Biomedical Optics Summer Institute: http://web.mit.edu/hstsummer/BiomedicalOptics.html
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology - REU in Biological Engineering: http://web.mit.edu/be/education/reu.htm
• Mayo Graduate School - Summer Undergraduate Research Program: http://www.mayo.edu/mgs/surf.html
• Northwestern University - REU in Neural Engineering: http://www.smpp.northwestern.edu/jobs/SINE2007.htm
• Penn State Hershey Research: http://www.hmc.psu.edu/summerresearch/index.htm
• Penn State University - Biomaterials and Bionanotechnology Summer Institute: http://www.bbsi.psu.edu/
• Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative - Summer Internships: http://www.ptei.org/interior.php?pageID=61
• Rice University - CBEN NREU: http://cohesion.rice.edu/centersandinst/cben/education.cfm?doc_id=5664
• Rice University - HHMI Clinical Research Program (STEPUP 2008): http://cohesion.rice.edu/Engineering/bioe/emplibrary/STEPUP%202008%20application_Rice.pdf
• Rice University - HHMI Program in Bionanotechnology: http://cohesion.rice.edu/naturalsciences/hhmi/index.cfm?doc_id=10945
• Rice University - IBB Undergraduate Summer Internship: http://cohesion.rice.edu/NaturalSciences/HHMI/emplibrary/ACFEF7.pdf
• Rice University -REU in Cellular Engineering: http://cohesion.rice.edu/naturalsciences/nsfreu/index.cfm?doc_id=11338
• Sackler Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences - Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP): http://www.med.nyu.edu/Sackler/summer.html
• Sloan-Kettering Institute - Summer Research Internship Program: http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/10150.cfm
• Southern California - Bioinformatics Summer Institute: http://instructional1.calstatela.edu/jmomand2/
• University of Alabama at Birmingham - Biomaterials, Bioimaging, Biosensors, Biomedical: http://www.phy.uab.edu/REU_Upgrade/NSF_REU.htm
• University of California Berkeley - REU in Cell, Developmental and Evolutionary Biology: http://mcb.berkeley.edu/nsfreu/
• University of California Berkeley - Summer Undergrad Program for Engineering Research : http://www.coe.berkeley.edu/cues/superb/index.html
• University of California Riverside - REU in Bioegineering: http://www.engr.ucr.edu/brite/
• University of California San Diego - REU Regenerative Medicine, Multi-Scale Bioengineering, & Systems Biology: http://be-webapps.ucsd.edu/nsfreu (2/25/2008)
• University of California Santa Barbara - REU in Nanosystems Science, Engineering: http://education.cnsi.ucsb.edu/inset.html
• University of Cincinnati - SURF Program in Biomedical Sciences: http://www.med.uc.edu/surf/
• University of Cincinnati - REU in Membrane Science, Technology, and Bio-Applications: http://www.med.uc.edu/pharmacology/reu.membrane.science/
• University of Houston - REU in Nanotechnology: http://www.egr.uh.edu/reu/?e=description
• University of Illinois at Chicago - Research Experience for Undergraduates: http://vienna.bioengr.uic.edu/NSF%20REU%20Supplements/REU%20supplement%20webpage/NSF-REU_v6.htm
• University of Massachusetts Amhert - REU Engineering Program: http://www.ecs.umass.edu/index.pl?iid=3629
• University of Minnesota - Bioinformatics Summer Institute: http://www.bsi.umn.edu/
• University of Minnesota - REU in medical device design, MEMS, tissue engineering: http://www.me.umn.edu/research/reu.shtml
• University of Notre Dame - REU in Nano/Bio Engineering: http://www.nd.edu/~nanoreu/
• University of Pennsylvania - Biomedical Graduate Studies Summer Undergraduate Internship Program: http://www.med.upenn.edu/bgs/suip.shtml
• University of Pennsylvania - Undergraduate Student Scholars Program for Molecular Studies in Digestive and Liver Diseases: http://www.med.upenn.edu/molecular/undergrad.shtml
• University of Pittsburgh - Biomaterials and Bioinformatics Summer Institute in Computational Biology: http://www.ccbb.pitt.edu/BBSI/
• University of Pittsburgh - Department of Pharmacology Summer Undergraduate Program: http://www.gradbiomed.pitt.edu/summer_surp.aspx
• University of Pittsburgh - MSRC- Summer Research Program: http://www.pitt.edu/~msrc/summer/index.html
• University of Pittsuburgh School of Medicine - Department of Pharmacology - Undergraduate Summer Program: http://www.gradbiomed.pitt.edu/summer_pspurg.aspx
• University of Texas at Austin - NSF REU: http://www.bme.utexas.edu/reu/
• University of Texas Medical Branch - Summer Undergraduate Research Program: http://gsbs.utmb.edu/surp/
• University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF): http://www8.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/home/education/surf/index.html
• University of Rochester - REU in Optical Science and Engineering: http://www.pas.rochester.edu/~optics/OpticsMain.html
• University of Washington - REU in BioMaterials: http://www.uweb.engr.washington.edu/education/reu/
• University of Virginia – Internship Program
http://bme.virginia.edu/ugrad/internships/
• Virginia Commonwealth University - VCU Bioinformatics and Bioengineering Summer Institute: http://www.vcu.edu/csbc/bbsi/
• Virginia Tech/Wave Forest - Bioengineering and Bioinformatics Summer Institute: http://www.bbsi.sbes.vt.edu/
• Wayne State Univesity - REU Smart Sensors and Integrated Microsystems Research: http://www.ssim.eng.wayne.edu/education/ssim_reu_program.asp
Industry Internships
• Abbott Laboratories - Summer Internships: http://www.abbott.com/global/url/content/en_US/50.60.10:10/general_content/General_Content_00166.htm
• Baxter Healthcare: http://www.baxter.com/about_baxter/careers/college_relations/index.html
• Bioen Idec Internship Program: http://www.biogenidec.com/site/internships.html
• Bio Rad Summer Internship Program: http://www.bio-rad.com
• Boston Scientific Internships: http://www.bostonscientific.com/templatedata/imports/multimedia/AboutBSC/Careers/UniversityRelations.html
• Genentech, Inc. - Internship Program: http://www.gene.com/gene/careers/college/internships/index.html
• Genzyme's U.S. Internship Program: http://www.genzyme.com/corp/careers/intern_positions.asp
• Gore - Internships and Co-ops: http://www.gore.com/en_xx/careers/internships/internships.html
• Johnson & Johnson - Internships and Co-ops: http://www.jnj.com/careers/global/undergraduate/internships_co-ops/index.htm
• LIMR The Lankenau Institute for Medical Research: http://www.limr.org/html/intern_summer.htm
• Medtronic - Summer Associate Program (Internships): http://www.medtronic.com/employment/summer_assoc.html
• Merck & Co., Inc. - College Opportunities: http://www.merck.com/careers/university/internships.html
• Nike Internships: http://www.nikebiz.com/careers/career_areas/manufacturing_engineering.html
• Novartis Scientific Research Internship: http://nibr.novartis.com/careers/internship/index.shtml
• Pfizer, Inc. - Internships: http://www.pfizer.com/careers/university_relations/university_relations.jsp
• Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative - Summer Internship Program http://www.ptei.org/interior.php?pageID=125
• Sigma Aldrich US Summer Intern Program: http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/homepage/Career_Opportunities/Coop_Program.html
• Wyeth Genetic Institute Summer Internships: http://www.wyeth.com/careers/pharmaresearch/university/internship
Government Internships
• AEOP-CLQ Program: http://www.usaeop.com/programs/CQL/
• BESIP Biomedical Engineering Summer Internship Program: http://www.nibib1.nih.gov/Training/UndergradGrad/besip/home
• CDRH Medical Device Fellowship Program: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/mdfp/index.html
• CIA Careers: Student Opportunities: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/view-all-jobs/college-students-scientists-engineers-technology/index.html
• Intern Opportunities Within the Federal Government: http://watt.house.gov/constituentservices.asp?ARTICLE3305=3333
• National Institute of Standards and Technology's Gaithersburg, MD SURF: http://www.surf.nist.gov/welcome.htm
• NASA Procurement Cooperative Education Program: http://ncip.nssc.nasa.gov/
• NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program: http://www.epo.usra.edu/usrp/about/
• NIH National Human Genome Research Institute: http://www.genome.gov/page.cfm?pageID=10000218
• NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research (Undergraduate Students): http://www.training.nih.gov/student/index.asp
• Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/ERULF/about.html
• Washington Internships for Students of Engineering: www.wise-intern.org White House Internship Program: http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/wh-intern.html
June 01 2008
1-year student fellowship at the FDA
The Division of Imaging and Applied Mathematics at the Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (Food & Drug Administration) is seeking candidates for a 1-year fellowship (starting immediately) to participate in the study of visualization and image quality using novel display technologies for medical imaging based on liquid crystal and organic light-emitting materials. The candidate, a recent graduate or Master's student, will work in a state-of-the-art medical display evaluation and computational laboratory. The position requires a background in Physics, Engineering, Imaging, Compute Science or related discipline, programming expertise (IDL, Matlab, C, Fortran, Tcl/Tk, Perl, Labview , Python, HTML/XML/MySQL, and/or PHP). Knowledge of Linux system administration is required. Familiarity with experimental measurements with advanced instrumentation and analysis of experimental data is desired. Recent graduates or students with moderate to low course load will also be considered. No citizenship required (candidate needs to be eligible to work under his/her current student visa or optional practical training period). A second year of funding might become available and will be considered based on performance. Interested candidates should send an email to aldo.badano@fda.hhs.gov with resume, transcripts, and 2 letters of recommendation. Please use the words "student position" in the Subject field. <a href="some">link here</a>
May 01 2008
Research Associate
Genzyme Corporation, ranked as one of the foremost biotechnology companies in the world, is committed to providing an exceptional environment in which individuals can excel, and achieve their professional and personal goals. Genzyme Corporation has been selected by FORTUNE magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For in 2006 in the United States”. By applying for a position with Genzyme, you are taking the first step toward becoming a part of our dynamic and talented team, and sharing in our continued success.

Job Responsibilities:
In this research position you will plan, prioritize, and conduct laboratory experiments with minimal supervision. You should be able to adapt procedures from the literature and learn how to perform new methods rapidly and reproducibly. Additionally, you will maintain a detailed laboratory notebook, contribute to the analysis of results, and be comfortable presenting at internal meetings.


Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in chemical, bio-, or biomedical engineering and 2 years of experience or a Master’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the area of protein and drug delivery formulations (i.e., microsphere production and characterization) would be highly desirable. Familiarity with hydrogels, tissue engineering, particle analysis, surface analysis and/or mechanical testing would also be beneficial.

Contact:
Robert J. Miller, Ph.D.
Vice President
Genzyme Drug & Biomaterial R & D
153 Second Avenue
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 781-434-3645
Fax: 781-675-4995
March 16 2008
Summer Undergrad Research in Systems Biology 2008
The Systems Biology Center New York will have four undergraduate research fellowships for students to be introduced to and learn how to conduct Systems Biology research at the Center at Mount Sinai School of Medicine or in the laboratories of members of the Center. The fellowship will offer a stipend of $2500 for the ten week research period from June 2 to August 8, 2008.

Students majoring in physical mathematical and engineering sciences will have the opportunity to learn how concepts in these areas can be applied to cell biological problems both at experimental and computational levels. All students will conduct individual research projects under a mentor and present a poster summarizing the project at the end of the fellowship.

Students majoring in biological sciences will have the opportunity to learn computational techniques and quantitatively model biological processes. All students will conduct individual research projects under a mentor and present a poster summarizing the project at the end of the fellowship.

APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 18, 2008. We invite applications from undergrads entering their junior or senior years. Applications are due by April 18th. Please go to www.sbcny.org to obtain application forms.
January 30 2008
SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST - Unilever
This position will deliver measurements from images to support the Unilever skin research program.

The position responsibilities include:
1. Develop, implement, validate and execute image processing algorithms;
2. Statistical analysis of results and correlation with other measures such as clinical grades;
3. Be involved in and advise on image acquisition (for example photography);
4. Contribute to the development and roll-out of imaging and measurement techniques;
5. Image management including storage, documentation of results and retrieval;
6. Reporting on project progress.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in engineering or physical sciences; or Masters in those fields with appropriate experience.
Additional Qualifications: Extensive hands-on experience in image analysis and mathematical methods.
Language Required for the Role: English (Fluent)
Key Experience: Experience in image processing and image analysis.
Key Competencies: Breakthrough thinking - Develop creative approaches to difficult problems. Team commitment - The position requires timely delivery to project needs

To apply directly to this position go to: http://www.unileverusa-careers.com
October 24 2007
FELLOWSHIPS IN MEDICAL IMAGING RESEARCH AT FDA
Post-doctoral position in x-ray imaging system simulation

The Division of Imaging and Applied Mathematics at the Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (Food & Drug Administration) is seeking candidates for a 1-year post-doctoral fellowship to participate in the study of novel x-ray imaging systems. The position is available immediately. The candidate, a recent PhD graduate should have a strong background in Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Imaging Sciences, or related field. Preferred qualifications include experience in advanced scientific programming (IDL, Matlab, C, Fortran, Tcl/Tk, Perl, or Python) and familiarity with computational tools for imaging. Experience with Monte Carlo codes would be an advantage. The candidate will join a research group in imaging physics with a range of projects involving x-ray detector simulations, imaging phantom development, display evaluation, and task-based assessment of image quality with state-of-the-art experimental facilities. No citizenship required (candidate needs to be eligible to work under his/her current student visa or optional practical training period). A second year of funding might become available and will be considered based on performance. Interested candidates should send an email to aldo.badano@fda.hhs.gov with CV, peer-review publication samples and the name of three references. Please use the words “postdoc position” in the Subject field.

Student internship in computational tools for medical imaging research

The Division of Imaging and Applied Mathematics at the Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (Food & Drug Administration) is seeking candidates for a 1-year paid fellowship to participate in the development of computational tools for the study of x-ray imaging systems. The candidate, an advanced undergraduate, recent graduate or Master's student, should have a background in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Imaging, or related field. Preferred qualifications include experience in scientific programming (IDL, Matlab, C, Fortran, Tcl/Tk, Perl, or Python). No citizenship required (candidate needs to be eligible to work under his/her current student visa or optional practical training period). A second year of funding might become available and will be considered based on performance. Interested candidates should send an email to aldo.badano@fda.hhs.gov with resume. Please use the words “student position” in the Subject field.

Student internship in x-ray imaging laboratory

The Division of Imaging and Applied Mathematics at the Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (Food & Drug Administration) is seeking candidates for a 1-year paid fellowship to participate in the study of novel x-ray imaging systems. The candidate, an advanced undergraduate, recent graduate or Master's student, should have a background in Bioengineering, Physics, Imaging, or related field. The candidate should have experience with laboratory measurements and instrumentation. Preferred qualifications include experience with Labview or similar programming environment. No citizenship required (candidate needs to be
August 28 2007
Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program
Program Premise: As the field of biomedical engineering has developed, it has expanded into a global discipline. As biomedical engineers in the United States, you know that work in the field is becoming more refined, and sometimes the best place to study or conduct research may not be domestic. At this time, there are few opportunities to go abroad and leverage international expertise. However, one of those Fellows and Scholars Program is to assist in the development of professional leaders who are not only program. http://www.whitaker.org/
July 24 2007
Biomedical Sensors Engineer TE4 [GBB4-07T351]
Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Draper Laboratory is a research and development laboratory, employing more than 750 engineers, scientists, and technicians on a broad array of programs for government and commercial sponsors among its 1,025 employees. Descriptions & Responsibilities:The successful candidate will join a team developing microfabricated biochemical sensors for environmental monitoring, point of care medical devices and/or implantable medical devices. The job will require participation in all aspects of sensor design, fabrication and testing including development of methods to deposit biological and polymeric materials on mm-scale electrodes; design of biocompatible and robust sensor packaging; design and execution of bench top tests to evaluate sensor performance and collaboration with internal and external organizations (i.e. preclinical staff, to design and carry out in vitro and/or in vivo testing).Education & Experience Required: An advanced degree in biomedical engineering or related field (chemical engineering, chemistry, biology or physics) and 3 to 5 years experience in a research and development setting required. Working knowledge of biosensors or in vitro diagnostics, and a strong background in chemistry (analytical, physical, polymer, organic) is needed. Experience with medical devices, physiology, environmental chemsitry and microfabrication is desirable. Intellectual curiosity, attention to detail and a team-oriented work approach are essential.Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.To apply send a resume to nbeaumont@draper.com