Biomedical Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Biomedical Engineer (GS-11/GS-12)
• Focus: Clinical electrophysiology and psychophysics research support

Description

Design, improve, and test instrumentation systems, related computer applications, and research procedures for clinical and basic research. Work with clinical and scientific teams to evaluate experimental needs and recommend vendor products based on performance, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and serviceability, while supporting patient safety. Produce technical documentation and training materials and write articles for publication.

Responsibilities

• Design and construct instrumentation systems used in clinical and basic research
• Develop and test computer applications related to biotechnology
• Evaluate experimental needs to determine optimum instrumentation approaches
• Evaluate manufacturer products and systems and recommend purchases
• Test systems, train users, and write operator instructions/manuals
• Write articles for technical journals
• (GS-12) Plan and design state-of-the-art instrumentation systems and techniques; provide technical direction

Benefits

A federal government benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the type of position held (full-time/part-time/intermittent).

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or proof of being a U.S. National
• Successful completion of background investigation and qualification verification; completion of onboarding forms and submission of required documents
• Meet the education/qualification requirements for Biomedical Engineering (GS-0858), such as an ABET-accredited engineering degree or qualifying equivalent education/licensure/FE exam/coursework plus experience
• GS-11: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education toward a Ph.D. OR 1 year of specialized experience at least GS-9 equivalent OR a qualifying combination meeting 100% of requirements
• GS-12: 1 year of specialized experience at least GS-11 equivalent, including product evaluation, technical direction, instrumentation planning, and reporting
• Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation
• Male applicants born after Dec. 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service