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University of Washington · 3 hours ago

Research Scientist/Engineer Assistant

positionSeattle, WA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$53K/yr - $55K/yr
date1+ years exp

The University of Washington is seeking a Research Scientist/Engineer Assistant to join their Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. This role involves developing a centralized anesthesia alarm system to enhance patient safety by integrating data from various medical devices and conducting extensive testing of the hardware system.

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Responsibilities

The RSE Assistant will be responsible (under close supervision) for building a hardware system that includes lights, sound, and a display screen
Integrate existing device output streams (such as the anesthesia machine and patient monitors) to a central location
Integration and analysis of physiologic patient data (heart rate, blood pressure, etc) in creating specific and adjustable alarm outputs (sounds and lights and feedback on the display screen)
Assist in defining various alarm states with corresponding lights and sounds
Ensure the hardware system will accurately display alarms relating to the status of a patient in the operating room
Extensive testing of the hardware system to ensure appropriate performance in a range of scenarios

Qualification

Biomedical engineeringElectrical engineeringProgramming in MATLABProgramming in LabVIEWProgramming in PythonElectrical systems familiarityCuriosityTeam collaborationFlexibilityMotivation

Required

Bachelor's degree in biomedical or electrical engineering, or any engineering-related field; less than one year of relevant experience
Familiarity with electrical systems and software designs
Ability to work with a team of clinicians and engineers
Flexibility, curiosity, and motivation to succeed

Preferred

Programming experience in MATLAB, LabVIEW, and/or Python

Company

University of Washington

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University of Washington is an educational institution that provides undergraduate, graduate, and research programs.
dateFounded in 1861
location
Seattle, Washington, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.washington.edu

H1B Sponsorship

University of Washington has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (211)
2023 (159)
2022 (171)
2021 (169)
2020 (154)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$215.35M
Key Investors
Avista foundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health
2026-01-18Grant· $10M
2025-04-21Grant· $0.01M
2024-09-13Grant

Leadership Team

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Andrew S Allen
Adjunct Professor
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Arthur Denny
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