• Research Imaging Specialist II-Ophthalmology

    Children's Hospital Boston (Boston, MA)


    82263BRJob Posting Title:Research Imaging Specialist II-OphthalmologyDepartment:OphthalmologyAutoReqId:82263BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:ResearchJob Posting Description:

    Position Summary:

    Oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and operations of retinal imaging instruments, train users and provide hands-on assistance.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Support state-of-the-art computer-assisted high speed optical coherence tomography (OCT), maintain instrumentation, and operate imaging equipment.

    + Communicate with and instruct equipment usage as necessary to researchers with various knowledge levels in imaging technology.

    + Communicate with suppliers to report problems, repair, or replace faulty equipment.

    + Data recording and bookkeeping.

    + Oral and written presentation of activities performed in the laboratory is expected for internal reports.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education:

    + Bachelor's Degree required in Science or Engineering field, including Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field. Advanced Degree preferred.

    Experience:

    + 3 years of experience in retinal imaging is required.

    + Expertise in optics, OCT, scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (SLO), and adaptive optics (AO).

    + Highly motivated and organized.

    + Must have strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

    + Ability to communicate effectively.

    + Ability to develop educational materials and conduct trainings.

    + Ability to use highly technical equipment.

     

    Work Experience Preferred: Familiarity with clinical retinal imaging technologies will be useful but not required. Expertise in image processing and quantification using Matlab, Python, or similar software packages will be useful.

     

    Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

     

    Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Onsite Only