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University of Pittsburgh · 1 month ago

Research Engineer II

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Research Engineer II to assist with the design and maintenance of research instrumentation at the PET Research Center. The role involves conducting research, developing software for analysis, and coordinating the work of students and interns, while also ensuring the operation and maintenance of specialized medical equipment.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Assists with designing, fabricating, and maintaining research instrumentation

Assists with the development of conceptual project design and instrumentation, software programs, and data collection methods

Assists with conducting research

Conducts laboratory procedures, develops software for analysis, and implements robotic equipment protocols

Coordinates work of students and interns

Responsible for operation and first-line maintenance of medical cyclotron (high-energy radiation producing equipment) and auxiliary devices and systems (e.g., targets, RF, vacuum, power supplies, detectors, extraction systems, ion sources) in cooperation with vendor field service engineers to reliably produce radioisotopes for the positron emission tomography radiochemistry facility for clinical research (human subjects) studies

Performs preventive maintenance and repair of various highly specialized chemistry apparatus and also designs and manufactures new small laboratory devices as needed

Responsibilities will also include monitoring facility infrastructure (power, chiller, air-conditioning, humidifier, etc.) function, provide first-line response for system malfunction, coordinate vendor service engineer and campus facility services responses, and planning and coordination of facility upgrades and new instrument installation with industry engineers, campus facility services, and university architects

Ensures the documentation of maintenance and QA activities

Qualification

Medical cyclotron operationResearch instrumentation designSoftware developmentData collection methodsCoordination skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree

1 year of experience

Ability to lift in excess of 80 lbs

Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/or experience requirement

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Benefits

Relocation Offered

Visa Sponsorship Provided

Company

University of Pittsburgh

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The University of Pittsburgh is a top-ranked, public institution in Pennsylvania and a member of the Association of American Universities of leading research universities.

Founded in 1787

Pittsburgh, PA, US

10001+ employees

https://www.pitt.edu/pittwire

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