What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biomedical Engineer (includes servicing equipment) position at LMR Technical Group?
LMR Technical Group (LMR) is seeking a Biomedical Engineer.
Location: Hamilton, MT. Teleworking eligible.
Job Description:
The Biomedical Engineer will provide services and deliverables through performance of support services. The Biomedical Engineer will work within a team of equipment specialists ensuring reliable and safe bioresearch equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Designs and develops biomedical equipment.
- Calibrates electronic pipettors, pH sensors, conductivity sensors, pressure sensors and temperature sensors in accordance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards.
- Coordinates the testing and analysis process.
- Maintain and update master service records for scientific instruments and research services equipment; Inventory and update parts lists and procurement ordering data for scientific and research equipment.
- Tests the functionality of equipment and takes accuracy, sensitivity, and selectivity measurements.
- Maintain, test, calibrate and repair a wide variety of veterinary medical and biological research lab equipment, instruments and devices used across the entire RML campus. Primary equipment serviced includes steam sterilization autoclaves, rack washers, tunnel washers, labware washers, drying ovens, bottle fillers, and animal watering systems.
- Maintenance and repair may include chemical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum, suction and pressure systems as well as water, steam, air, pressurized gases, and power supplies associated with equipment serviced.
- Repair mechanical equipment and mechanical assemblies using gears, shafts, and pulleys. Select proper replacement parts, modification kits, and identify materials, mechanisms, and components from a knowledge of electrical or electronic symbols, color codes, descriptions, and manufacturer's numbers.
- Service laboratory instruments such as centrifuges, incubators, cryostats, x-ray film processors, anesthesia vaporizers, analytical balances, plate washers, rockers, cell shakers etc.
- Monitors biomedical equipment to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Conduct preventive maintenance inspections of scientific and research equipment to determine component condition and operation sequences are within specifications.
- Deliverables
- Inspect Equipment - Weekly
- Work products and documents related to conducting preventive maintenance inspections of scientific and
research equipment to determine component condition and operation sequences are within specifications - Ad-Hoc - Work products and documents related to maintaining, testing, calibrating, and repairing a wide variety of veterinary medical and biological research lab equipment, instruments and devices. - Ad-Hoc
- Other related duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3-4 years related experience including experience providing biomedical engineering support to laboratory operations in biomedical engineering or a related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of biomedical regulatory requirements.
- Skilled in working with conventional shop equipment.
- Knowledge and application of mechanical, electrical, and electronic principles and circuitry, the ability to troubleshoot malfunctions, and the skill to repair and maintain a variety of scientific equipment.
- Ability to interpret and apply schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, PID drawings, technical service manuals, and other specifications.
- Skill in the use of electronic test equipment such as voltmeters, multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators.
- Ability to use electrical test equipment such as meggers, ohmmeters, test meters; skill in the use of such equipment as micrometers and calipers to detect wear and misalignment of gears, cams, valves, and other mechanical parts; and ability
to use seat wrenches, and pressure gauges when working on hydraulic systems. - Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds, bend repeatedly, have correctable near vision, distinguish basic colors, and use both hands.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience working with the National Institute of Health (NIH).
*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LMR's Benefits Plan Includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
About LMR:
LMR is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business that supports technology development and provides comprehensive joint warfighter training by leveraging the skills, experience, and knowledge of its personnel. Our team consists of personnel with diverse backgrounds.
LMR is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
LMR will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@lmrtec.com.
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