The Research and Development Engineer at MED Institute will be responsible for application of engineering principles to research and develop various medical devices, based on client needs. These responsibilities include completing project deliverables and tasks to support the evaluation of medical devices and creation of novel medical device concepts through collaboration with external clients and, upon request, with other Cook companies.
Responsibilities- Understand client expectations while driving towards scientific excellence.
- Interact with management, technical leadership and clients to plan, complete, analyze and report results of experiments, tests, prototype development, literature reviews, etc.
- Assure that project deliverables and tasks are technically excellent and completed in a timely fashion.
- Document deliverables.
- Assure that appropriate documentation is kept detailing project history (reports, laboratory notebooks, invention disclosures, scientific literature, meeting notes, deliverables, etc.).
- Maintain and develop the technical capabilities necessary to provide technical solutions to clients.
- Understand the intellectual property process and how it is established, harvested, characterized, and protected
- Technical skills and knowledge: PhD in Biomedical Engineering
- Experience working for an imaging capital equipment manufacturer and a contract research organization.
- Experience developing and prototyping wearable radio-frequency coils for various MRI field strengths/frequencies, for imaging and/or spectroscopy.
- Innovative: Proven ability to innovate in the development of novel concepts and creating solutions to technical problems with an eye toward providing practical solutions in a timely manner.
- Task Oriented: Demonstrated knowledge and ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate the completion of deliverables and tasks.
- Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate and constructively collaborate with colleagues.
- Professionalism: The ability to remain professional and positive in all personal interactions, and provide an example of good work ethic, a willingness to help, and personal discipline in achieving goals.
Skills Required
- PhD in Biomedical Engineering
- Experience with imaging capital equipment manufacturers
- Experience with contract research organizations
- Experience developing wearable radio-frequency coils
- Demonstrated knowledge of planning and prioritizing tasks
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate
What We Do
At Cook, we are building our future on Invention, Connection, People, and Community. As a privately owned company, we can look at the world our own way and do what we feel passionate about. What are we passionate about? That’s simple: Making unique, quality products and connecting with people to improve lives on both sides of the device. Central to our focus on building deep connections is our belief in the importance of identifying innovative solutions to help customers, patients, employees, and communities thrive. We understand that our ongoing success will come from creating inclusive, supportive, and healthy environments where we can prosper together. Our people are our greatest asset and are at the heart of everything we do. Come build with us.
