Biomedical Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Biomedical Engineer (GS-11 or GS-12)

• Focus: Clinical electrophysiology and psychophysics research support, instrumentation, software, and data analysis

Description

The Biomedical Engineer will support a clinical electrophysiology and psychophysics service by designing and improving research procedures, software, data analysis, and instrumentation. The role evaluates experimental needs and commercial products, recommends suitable equipment, ensures patient safety, and trains researchers/operators. Work also includes testing systems, writing operator instructions/manuals, and producing technical publications.

Responsibilities

• Design and construct instrumentation systems for clinical and basic research

• Develop and test computer applications related to biotechnology

• Evaluate experimental needs to select optimum instrumentation approaches

• Evaluate manufacturer products/systems for performance, reliability, cost-effectiveness, serviceability, and availability; recommend suitable purchases

• Test systems; train users and write operator instructions/manuals

• Write articles for publication in technical journals

• At higher level: plan/design state-of-the-art instrumentation systems and techniques; provide technical direction; develop plans and reports articulating experiment findings

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (or proof of U.S. National)

• Must meet GS-0858 education requirements (ABET-accredited professional engineering curriculum and/or alternative licensure/exam pathways)

• GS-11 specialized experience or equivalent advanced graduate education requirements

• GS-12 specialized experience or equivalent advanced experience requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation

• Complete background investigation/verification and required onboarding steps

Benefits

Comprehensive federal benefits package (eligibility depends on position type).