Cedars-Sinai · 1 day ago
Research Optical Engineer - Butte Lab - Department of Neurosurgery
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$86K/yr - $146K/yr
2+ years expCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. The Research Optical Engineer will focus on the design and development of innovative medical imaging systems and participate in clinical trials to aid in surgical procedures.
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Responsibilities
Designs optical, imaging, spectroscopic, opto-mechanical, opto-electronic systems, assemblies, and components employing optical or imaging system design principles and computational tools
Devises, implements, and executes optical, imaging, spectroscopic, opto-mechanical, and opto-electronic experiments to characterize system or component-level performance
Performs analytical, computational, and/or experimental analyses to extract meaningful insights
Compiles, documents, and presents analytical, computational, or experimental engineering procedures and results in a clear manner to fellow research staff and external partners
Performs the operation of lasers, transmission/reflection optics and fiber optics, photodetection systems and other common engineering laboratory test and measurement equipment
Ensures and maintains alignment for optical systems and components
Monitors and ensures compliance with safety standards and procedures, especially in regard to laser safety
Analyzes data and prepares scientific findings for publication as author or co-author
Provides system administration and maintenance for the local workstation network where needed and in collaboration with enterprise information systems teams
Trains research staff in the operation of various optically related hardware, instrumentation, software, and the like. Orients new research staff to day-to-day lab operations and procedures specific to research specialization
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, takes on specific lead activities related to the execution of optical, opto-electronic, or opto-mechanical associated duties
Provides additional research support including ad hoc data analysis, hypothesis development, programming, troubleshooting, or other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sciences, or related field
Two years of experience in a scientific laboratory
One year of experience in computer programming and equipment testing and measurement
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Vacation
403(b)
Company
Cedars-Sinai
Since its beginning in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the healthcare needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$63.31MKey Investors
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsCalifornia HealthCare FoundationNational Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
2023-12-01Grant· $0.01M
2023-05-25Grant· $28M
2022-06-16Grant· $7M
Leadership Team
Thomas Priselac
President/CEO
David Wrigley
Executive Vice President Finance, CFO and Treasurer
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