Research Engineer/Sr. Research Engineer – Orthopaedics Research
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Center for Orthopedic Research, Innovation and Training (CORIT) – Orthopedic Surgery, McGovern Medical School, Texas Medical Center-Houston, Texas

Position Summary:

Performs engineering functions related to independent research projects and collaborates with other researchers in science or engineering. Impacts design and coordination of research laboratory experiments.

Orthopaedics ResearchFull TimeExemptTMC location

Strongly preferred skills/experience in mechanical design & analysis, finite element analysis (FEA).

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Provides technical engineering expertise in the performance of laboratory experiments, data collection, and analysis.
• Sets up new experiments and maintains and/or modifies current experiments by assessing experimental needs and arranges the use of equipment.
• Coordinates laboratory utilization and equipment sharing among various researchers.
• Researches options for new equipment and supplies.
• Modifies computer software, uses power tools, and fabricates small adapters and mounts.
• Assists with instrumentation development.

Certification/Skills:

• Ability to undertake complex and challenging projects.
• Excellent research and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use computer systems or specified equipment that is essential for the related areas.
• Ability to interact with scientists and researchers from other disciplines is crucial.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Two years experience in applied research or related field. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)

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