Biomedical Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-10
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Engineering
Biomedical Engineer, Medical Device Industry
Location: Northern
Details
Open Date 09/03/2026
Requisition Number PRN
46123B
Job Title Biomedical Engineers
Working Title Biomedical Engineer I
Career Progression Track P00
Track Level P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area President
Department 01274 - HCI Biorepository
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 58000 - 65000
Close Date 10/30/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Biomedical Engineers
Develop and optimize biomedical devices, systems, or processes to enhance patient care, and medical outcomes. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to innovate and refine medical technologies while ensuring adherence to regulatory and safety standards. Conduct risk analyses and implement measures to address potential hazards, prioritizing the well‑being of patients and end‑users. Uphold ethical practices and promote the advancement of reliable, safe biomedical technologies.
May perform clinical and preclinical assessments. Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or related scientific field.
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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
Biomedical Engineer, I
Assist in designing and evaluating biomedical devices and systems, supporting innovation and quality in healthcare technologies. Contribute to project development with an emphasis on reliability, safety and compliance. Learn and apply foundational engineering principles to deliver effective solutions for the biomedical field. May perform clinical and preclinical assessments. Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or related scientific field. Requires basic skill set and proficiency.
Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.
This is an Entry‑Level position in the General Professional track.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Biomedical Engineer, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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