Biomedical Engineer - Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Institute

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Biomedical Engineer to support research involving wearable sensors and physiological monitoring systems. Responsibilities include preparing devices, assisting with laboratory and human-subject work, collecting and QC-ing data, and helping with data processing and study outputs.

The role supports equipment tracking, inventory, and research logistics, under supervision of senior staff, and contributes to datasets, figures, tables, and publications.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; higher degree preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Experience with biomedical devices, physiological measurements, or wearables preferred.
• Familiarity with human-subject research and data collection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports research activities involving wearable sensors and physiological monitoring systems.
• Prepares research devices and study materials; assists with lab and human-subject procedures.
• Collects, transfers, organizes, and performs routine quality control of data.
• Assists with data processing, analysis, and preparation of datasets, figures, tables, and publications.
• Maintains equipment, inventory, and study kits; supports study logistics.
• Provides routine protocol-based device instructions and assists senior personnel with new procedures.

Skills

Wearable sensors

Physiological monitoring

Data collection

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in biomedical/bioengineering or related field

Job description

Description

The Biomedical Engineer is responsible for supporting research activities involving wearable sensors, physiological monitoring systems, and related biomedical technologies. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining research devices and study materials; assisting with laboratory-based and human-subject research procedures; collecting, transferring, organizing, and performing routine quality control of research data; and supporting preliminary data processing and analysis. The Biomedical Engineer also assists with equipment tracking, laboratory organization, inventory and supplies, study logistics, and preparation of research outputs, including datasets, figures, tables, presentations, and publications. Work is performed according to established research protocols and under the direction of senior research personnel.

The Biomedical Engineer is responsible for supporting research activities involving wearable sensors, physiological monitoring systems, and related biomedical technologies. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining research devices and study materials; assisting with laboratory-based and human-subject research procedures; collecting, transferring, organizing, and performing routine quality control of research data; and supporting preliminary data processing and analysis. The Biomedical Engineer also assists with equipment tracking, laboratory organization, inventory and supplies, study logistics, and preparation of research outputs, including datasets, figures, tables, presentations, and publications. Work is performed according to established research protocols and under the direction of senior research personnel.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine and standardized research procedures using wearable sensors, physiological monitoring equipment, and other techniques relevant to the research project.
• Prepares wearable devices and related research materials for experimental use, including charging, labeling, assembling, configuring, packaging, inspecting, and resetting equipment.
• Assists with laboratory-based and human-subject research procedures, including device setup, application and removal of research devices, collection of measurements, and documentation of experimental data according to established protocols.
• Downloads, securely transfers, organizes, and reviews data collected from wearable devices, study phones, and other research equipment; assists with routine quality-control procedures and preliminary data processing.
• Assists in the analysis, interpretation, and review of experimental results and contributes to the preparation of datasets, figures, tables, summaries, publications, and presentations.
• Maintains research equipment and study kits by tracking device assignment, use, return, condition, and data transfer, and by ensuring that equipment is prepared and available for research activities.
• Maintains the laboratory environment and assists with inventory, ordering, receiving, organizing, and documenting laboratory supplies and research materials.
• Provides limited logistical and procedural support for research activities, including preparing materials for scheduled studies, supporting equipment distribution and return, and providing routine protocol-based device instructions under the direction of senior research personnel.
• Assists with new research procedures, devices, and experimental techniques and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of associate's degree (higher preferred). Applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements. Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related scientific or engineering discipline highly preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of diversified experience in the medical electronics field or closely related training
• Prior laboratory, engineering, or research experience involving biomedical devices, physiological measurements, wearable technologies, or related instrumentation preferred.
• Familiarity with human-subject research, research data collection, or laboratory research environments preferred
• Experience with basic data processing, analysis, or computational tools is preferred

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well‑being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About The Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time - discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high “Honor Roll” status, and are highly ranked: