Biomedical Engineer I - Standardized Organoid Modeling Center (Biotech)

Location: Frederick, Maryland, USA; onsite work at the Frederick National Laboratory facility

Salary: $77,600–$110,959 per year

Company

hirify.global conducts biomedical research and provides preclinical scientific services in areas including cancer, infectious diseases, drug development, and organoid-based alternative methods.

What you will do

• Evaluate the suitability and quality of research assays and independently perform quality control.
• Develop new assays, automated workflows, and production methodologies.
• Validate the reliability of biomedical research methods and instrumentation.
• Prepare and execute research plans, proposals, and experimental procedures.
• Analyze and report experimental results while working independently in a research laboratory.
• Maintain current knowledge through scientific literature and presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or four years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree; foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• At least two years of progressively responsible laboratory research experience.
• Working knowledge of biomedical engineering, biomedical image processing, laboratory techniques, and standard biomedical laboratory equipment.
• Experience developing automated mechanical or computational workflows, using rapid prototyping or computer-aided design, and performing routine quality control.
• Ability to analyze and report experimental results, use Microsoft Office applications, and obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Medical clearance and immunizations are required because the position may involve exposure to infectious materials.

Nice to have

• Developing proficiency in biomedical microscopy, digital image analysis, scientific computing for instrument control or data analysis, biomaterials manufacturing, biomedical device design and prototyping, cell-based or molecular assays, biomedical optics, or bioprinting.
• Competency across at least three of the listed technical areas.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a multidisciplinary biomedical research environment supporting the National Cancer Institute and other NIH organizations.
• Benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits.
• Work is guided by accountability, compassion, collaboration, dedication, integrity, and versatility.
• The laboratory emphasizes work-life balance and research with public health impact.