Engineer; Biomedical Motion Analysis Lab
Shriners Hospital (Portland, Oregon)

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Engineer, Biomedical, Motion Analysis Lab

Shriners Hospitals for Children in Portland, OR, is a leading pediatric hospital specializing in the treatment of children with orthopedic problems including neuromuscular disorders.  We currently have an immediate opening for a full time engineer to join the clinical and research team in a state-of-the-art Motion Analysis Lab.

The Motion Analysis Lab provides services in clinical movement analysis for a variety of pathologies and has an integrated research program for pathological movement. The laboratory is comprised of instrumentation and computers dedicated to the quantification of human locomotion. The lab is equipped with a Vicon motion system with 8 cameras, 2 AMTI force plates, Motion Lab Systems surface and fine wire electromyography with 16-channels, a video system, and a Tekscan foot pressure mat system. The Motion Lab has a busy research and clinical patient volume with strong support of medical staff. Currently, over 300 full gait analysis studies and 600 patients are tested each year. Research topics include motion related projects initiated by the motion lab staff and medical staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Provide technical support for the lab by maintaining and recommending equipment and software; Oversee technical aspects of quality control; manage and update patient database;Provide technical input for research projects with clinical and medical staff under direction of Motion Lab manager; Assist in patient data collection and data analysis; Archive patient data and back up computers;Interact appropriately with patients, families and staff;  Evaluate, test, or design/develop biomechanical instrumentation and computer programs, instruct staff in their use;Lift patients up to 35 pounds 

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering, electrical or mechanical engineering or related discipline, Master's degree preferred. Good hardware and computer skills are essential. Previous exposure to the techniques involved in kinematic, kinetic and electromyographic data collection and analysis is strongly preferred.   

 

Shriners offers competitive salary, medical, dental, life, disability and 403(b) benefits.  Shriners is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.