Neuroimaging Engineer

Boys Town; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child and family care organization in Omaha is seeking a Neuroimaging Engineer. This role involves coordinating the operation and maintenance of MRI and MEG instrumentation, developing algorithms for data analysis, and providing software and hardware support in a neuroscience lab. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics, with BLS and CITI certifications required. This position offers a unique chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on health care and research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required for this role.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days.
• CITI certification must be completed within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain complex neuroimaging equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on instruments.
• Interact daily with researchers and clinicians.

Skills

Proficient with various software programs

Ability to work independently

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Manual dexterity

Technical expertise

Ability to work cooperatively

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

CITI certification

Job description

Apply for the Neuroimaging Engineer role at Boys Town.

Coordinate operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting on the MRI and MEG instrumentation. Develop and implement computer algorithms for analyzing MEG/MRI data. Assume major responsibility for software and hardware support, development, and implementation in a neuroimaging-focused neuroscience lab.

Major Responsibilities & Duties

• Tunes, operates, maintains, troubleshoots and/or repairs complex custom neuroimaging equipment (two MEG instruments, an MRI instrument, and a future OPM instrument) and associated software systems.
• Handles equipment installations, upgrades, peripherals, and/or maintenance on these instruments.
• Interfaces with facilities to ensure proper operational environment is maintained to minimize impacts on the equipment.
• Assumes major responsibility for software and hardware support, development, and implementation in a neuroimaging-focused neuroscience lab.
• Inspects assembled equipment to ensure proper installation.
• Interacts with researchers and clinicians regarding status of commissioning on a daily basis.
• Creates and maintains service information in the company database.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient/skilled with various software programs.
• Ability to work independently, anticipate and solve problems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time, manual dexterity, and technical expertise.
• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals at all levels.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of transfer or hire required.
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of transfer or hire required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or other quantitative field preferred.
• Other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

Physical Requirements, Equipment Usage, Work Environment

• Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set‑up. Occasionally having to exert up to 30 pounds of force. Occasionally subject to hazards such as moving mechanical parts or electrical current.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E‑Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability‑related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1‑877‑639‑6003.