(On-site) Ultrasound Lab Engineer/Technician- Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an (Onsite) Ultrasound Lab Engineer/Technician.

About the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute   

The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is a comprehensive multidisciplinary patient care, education, research, and innovation institute providing neurological and mental healthcare for 330,000 patients annually. More than 300 physicians and scientists of the RNI improve lives by pioneering advances in neuroscience, brain health, and therapeutics. The RNI team uses the latest technologies with academic, government, and industry partners to make tangible progress to combat public health challenges ranging from addiction to Alzheimer’s disease. For more information visit WVUMedicine.org/RNI.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a hands-on laboratory engineer or technician to support development and testing of ultrasound technology for pre-clinical and human clinical use.  This is an on-site position in the RNI labs in Morgantown, WV.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week 
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs
   

What You'll Do

• Set-up of ultrasound testing environment, including electronics and mapping tanks.  
• Collecting and automating collection of ultrasound field mapping data.  
• Setting up and collecting images of ultrasound pressure fields.  
• Fixturing ultrasound transducers for lab and pre-clinical use.  
• Testing and documentation in support of regulatory submissions.  

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in ultrasound engineering
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in the use of ultrasound lab equipment including oscilloscopes, function generators, amplifiers, ultrasound transducers, and hydrophones.  
• Demonstrated ability to work in an ultrasound lab either in academic, military or medical environments.  
• Interfaces with PCs.
• Familiar with LabView, MatLab, K-wave, 3-D Slicer, Schlieren imaging, SolidWorks and similar preferred.  
• Ability to do basic fixture and other mechanical design a plus.  
• Comfortable using Microsoft office suite.
• Resourceful, hands-on and self-motivated.  
• Excellent communications skills.  
• Detail oriented.  
• Excellent team player.  
• Able to collaborate well with engineers and other team members.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.