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Position Summary:
The primary purpose of this job is to direct the Imaging Research Core Facility for CIBOR. Oversight and expertise in a broad range of imaging fields will be required including confocal microscopy scanning electron microscopy and micro computerized tomography. This senior scientist will help to generate external support for research monitor and direct activities of the Imaging Labs and support all functions of CIBOR projects.
Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Other duties may be assigned. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.
- Direct research in the area of imaging and image analysis including lab management of all microscopy and x-ray based imaging.
- Pursue studies to develop orthopaedic devices materials systems and instruments for orthopaedic surgery and clinical practice.
- Assume responsibility as principal investigator when requested by CIBOR management for the generation of CIBOR projects and contract.
- As co-investigator support other Core laboratories in the development and execution of CIBOR research.
- Participate in training of faculty staff and orthopaedic residents in biomaterial imaging and related areas.
- Prepare technical reports for contract purposes and articles for publication in peer-reviewed technical presentations at major national/international meetings and support other Institute investigators to do the same.
- Monitor all activities in the Core Imaging Laboratory suite. These activities will include equipment use and maintenance and compliance with applicable safety measures.
- Assist and support CIBOR leadership in their administrative duties.
- Assume responsibility for protection of intellectual property and inventions through timely disclosure and patenting and compliance with ISO requirements.
- Liaise with the Faculty and staff of NIAR and the Departments of Biology and Mechanical Engineering at WSU to forward the goals of the Center of Innovation for Biomaterials in Orthopaedic research.
- Pursue professional recognition by active participation in technical/medical society activities. (This does not include reimbursed consulting or related professional services independent of CIBOR.)
Management Responsibilities:
Oversight of technical staff responsible for microscopy and imaging.
Education and/or Experience
- Doctoral degree (Ph. D.) in Biomedical Engineering Biophysics or an image intense discipline is required.
- MD or training or education in Medicine would be an advantage.
- At least 5 or more years of related experience and/or training required; or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for exceptional individuals.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasionally required to lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Tolerate standing and walking on hard and soft surfaces at various times throughout each day.
- Occasionally perform activities that require stooping, bending and reaching, squatting, balancing, and trunk twisting throughout the day.
- Constantly able to communicate verbally and in written form.
- Frequently required to sit in a stationary position.
- Frequently able to detect and discern both loud and soft sounds such as phone calls and equipment alarms.
- Frequently able to use hands and fingers to pinch and manipulate while handling intricate medical equipment, research specimens, and writing.
- Constantly able to use all types of vision for moving research equipment, evaluating slides, performing tests, and reading charts.
- Occasionally required to detect unusual odors that could indicate environmental issues such as smoke.
Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center
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