Research Engineering Technician

General Summary/Overview

The Tearney Laboratory (www.tearneylab.org) at the Massachusetts General Hospital is a multidisciplinary research laboratory that invents, designs and validates innovative optical and ultrasonic diagnostic imaging technologies in clinical studies. The Tearney lab develops microscopy catheters in house and uses them to diagnose various diseases including those in the GI tract and the heart. Ultimately the focus of our lab is to conduct microscopy of entire human body in vivo. The clinical manufacturing and regulatory team is key to the translation of our technologies from bench to bedside. A critical member to this team, the Research Engineering Technician, assembles and tests imaging catheters used in clinical research.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Engineering Technician will be responsible for assembling imaging catheters for multiple clinical applications. The assembly of all components and sub-assemblies will be performed using drawings, bills of materials, and written instructions. Fabrication work will involve make parts using 3D printer, lathe/mill or molding techniques, precise polishing and alignment of optical components, as well as soldering electric circuits. The Research Engineering Technician will also be responsible for testing and troubleshooting all sub-assemblies and final assemblies. The Research Engineering Technician will also conduct in-process quality checks to ensure that established quality standards are met.

1. Assemble catheters for various clinical applications based on drawings and written instructions.
2. Work from and understand schematics, diagrams, written and verbal instructions
3. Align and assemble small components
4. Assemble mechanical systems
5. Testing and troubleshooting of sub-assemblies and final assemblies
6. Conduct in-process quality checks to ensure the established quality standards
7. Perform experiments to validate the performance of the device
8. Feedback and support engineering activities such as design, test, checkout and modification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience

1. one years of mechanical, optical, acoustic or electrical assembly or testing experience preferred

Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required

1. Proficient with computers, internet, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, & Outlook
2. Skilled in using hand tools and basic electronic and mechanical equipment
3. Have the ability to read and follow assembly drawings and directions
4. Good organizational skills and the ability to function with minimal supervision

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.