Neuroimaging Engineer

Boys Town; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys Town is looking for a qualified candidate in Omaha, NE to operate and maintain complex neuroimaging equipment. The ideal applicant will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics and the ability to work independently and cooperatively. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, interfacing with researchers, and maintaining service information. Successful candidates will need to obtain BLS and CITI certifications shortly after hiring. This is a sedentary office position with minimal physical risks.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 90 days of hire or transfer required.
• CITI certification within 30 days of hire or transfer required.

Responsibilities

• Tunes, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs neuroimaging equipment.
• Handles equipment installations, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Interfaces with facilities to maintain proper operational environment.
• Creates and maintains service information in the company database.

Skills

Proficient with various software programs

Ability to work independently

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Technical expertise

Cooperative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 or 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.

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.

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.