Sr Scientist
Careers that Change Lives
Apply biomedical engineering expertise towards researching and developing solutions of complex biomedical imaging problems including acquisition strategies, 2D and/or 3D image processing, signal processing, GPU based reconstruction, and calibration techniques for cone-beam CT systems and position measurement and metrology algorithms. Design experiments, phantoms, and algorithms to support feasibility efforts. Conduct medical imaging with algorithm/development and review and evaluate medical images. Perform development, design, prototype, documentation and execution of hardware and software creation, schedules, test plans, test protocols and reports to ensure medical device products meet published specifications and requirements and comply with (QSR) Quality System Regulations.
A Day in the Life
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AND OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED:
Responsible for the initiation, design, development, execution, and implementation of scientific research projects.
Investigates the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products.
Plans and executes laboratory research.
Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the art principles and theories and may contribute to scientific literature and conferences.
May participate in development of patent applications.
May coordinate interdepartmental activities and research efforts.
TECHNICAL SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM:
An individual contributor with responsibility in our technical functions to advance existing technology or introduce new technology and therapies. Formulates, delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering R&D, systems or initiatives related to new technologies or therapies – from design to implementation - while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills.
DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS
Autonomy:
Seasoned individual contributor. Works independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approach to solutions. Coaches and reviews the work of lower level specialists; may manage projects / processes.
Organizational Impact:
May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area. Contributes to the completion of work group objectives, through building relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments.
Innovation and Complexity:
Problems and issues faced are difficult, and may require understanding of multiple issues, job areas or specialties. Makes improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of the job area. Analysis provided is in-depth in nature and often provides recommendations on process improvements.
Communication and Influence:
Communicates with senior internal and external customers and vendors. Exchange information of facts, statuses, ideas and issues to achieve objective, and influence decision-making.
Leadership and Talent Management:
May provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area. May manage projects, requiring delegation of work and review of others' work product.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
Requires advanced knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
- Medical imaging with hardware and algorithm design experience;
- Reviewing and evaluating medical images;
- Programming in .NET, C# or C/C++ environment;
- 2D or 3D image processing, signal processing, or position measurement and metrology algorithms;
- Various optimization techniques (linear, non-linear, or iterative);
- Algorithm design as related to the registration, visualization or processing of medical image modalities;
- R& D experience in the medical industry or in the clinical environment
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 4+ years of research experience with a Bachelors Degree
- 2+ years of research experience with a Masters Degree
- Experience with motion systems
- Experience designing cone-beam imaging systems
- Master’s Degree in BME, EE or Medical Physics
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)
