Biomedical Engineer - Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Institute

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Biomedical Engineer at Mount Sinai Health System will support research involving wearable sensors and physiological monitoring systems, preparing devices, and assisting with human-subject studies. You will collect and process data, help prepare figures, tables, and publications, and manage equipment and study logistics in a collaborative research setting.

Responsibilities include data transfer, quality control, and contributing to research outputs while following established protocols under

Qualifications

• Associate degree minimum; Bachelor's in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of diversified experience in medical electronics or related training.
• Experience with biomedical devices, physiological measurements, wearable technologies, or related instrumentation preferred.
• Familiarity with human-subject research, data collection, or laboratory environments preferred.
• Experience with basic data processing or computational tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and standardized procedures using wearable sensors and physiological monitoring equipment.
• Prepare wearable devices and research materials for experimental use.
• Assist with laboratory-based and human-subject procedures, including device setup and data collection.
• Download, transfer, organize, and review data from wearables and study devices; assist with quality control.
• Assist in analysis and preparation of datasets, figures, tables, and publications.
• Maintain research equipment and study kits, track device assignment and data transfer.
• Maintain laboratory environment and assist with inventory and supplies.
• Provide basic logistical and procedural support for research activities under supervision.
• Assist with new procedures and devices and perform other related duties.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Wearable sensors knowledge

Physiological monitoring

Laboratory experience

Data processing basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering or related field

Associate degree

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Research data collection tools

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.

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: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s "Best Children’s Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s "The World’s Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $65885 - $98827 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.