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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Research Biomedical Engineer

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

3+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Research Biomedical Engineer within the Office of Research and Development (ORD). This role focuses on promoting Veteran-centered care by improving patient experiences and outcomes through research and development of medical devices and compliance with healthcare accreditation standards.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Involves medical equipment budgeting, program planning, and advisory services on the strategic uses of medical equipment and program compliance with healthcare accreditation standards, such as: research and development of new and revised medical devices and new uses of existing medical devices

Work necessitates extensive research and collaboration to exchange and utilize engineering expertise with scientists and medical providers with the goal of exploring and devising practices, concepts, and theories impacting health, safety, and quality of life or more traditional engineering science disciplines (e.g., chemical, mechanical, and electrical); biological, health, and medical science disciplines (e.g., microbiology

Qualification

Biomedical EngineeringClinical EngineeringBioengineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringCertified Clinical EngineerEnglish Language ProficiencyResearch SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem Solving

Required

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

You must possess general experience in any type of work that demonstrates the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, and practices of the Biomedical Engineering profession; Ability to interpret relevant codes, regulations, guidelines, and standards, and make recommendations to ensure compliance with medical center programs; Ability to understand the operational needs of clinical services in the health care system

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Engineering. To be creditable, the curriculum must be from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), as a professional engineering curriculum. Examples of acceptable engineering degrees include: Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biochemical Engineering

OR Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelor's degree not listed above

English Language Proficiency. Biomedical Engineers must be proficient in spoken and written English language

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.