Research Optical Engineer - Butte Lab - Department of Neurosurgery
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer
- Butte Lab
- Department of Neurosurgery
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Job Description
Join Cedars-Sinai and become part of a team that is at the forefront of medical advancements!
Cedars-Sinai offers a culture of happiness, passion, and dedication. This is one of the many reasons why we rank as one of the top hospitals in California and in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Job Description
Join Cedars-Sinai and become part of a team that is at the forefront of medical advancements!
Cedars-Sinai offers a culture of happiness, passion, and dedication. This is one of the many reasons why we rank as one of the top hospitals in California and in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Why work here?
Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best, most hardworking employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve.
Dr. Pramod Butte, Ph.D. is looking for a Research Optical Engineer to join a diverse team!
The primary focus of the Butte Laboratory is translational research in the field of bio-photonics. The Butte Lab is developing novel intra-operative imaging/visualization technologies to aid surgeons in achieving near-complete tumor excision. To learn more about the Butte Lab, please visit this website.
About
The Role
The Research Optical Engineer will be involved in the design, development, and building of ground breaking medical imaging systems in addition to being part of the team conducting clinical trials. Under direct supervision, the incumbent will perform routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks and procedures and develops technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to research projects. The Research Optical Engineer will participate in research activities involving development design, investigation, technical, testing/validation of results, and report findings (including developing independent presentations).
The Research Optical Engineer will observe and follow safety standards and procedures, assist in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings, and assist in general laboratory maintenance.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
- Designs optical, imaging, spectroscopic, opto-mechanical, opto-electronic systems, assemblies, and components employing optical or imaging system design principles and computational tools.
- Devises, implements, and executes optical, imaging, spectroscopic, opto-mechanical, and opto-electronic experiments to characterize system or component-level performance.
- Performs analytical, computational, and/or experimental analyses to extract meaningful insights.
- Compiles, documents, and presents analytical, computational, or experimental engineering procedures and results in a clear manner to fellow research staff and external partners.
- Performs the operation of lasers, transmission/reflection optics and fiber optics, photodetection systems and other common engineering laboratory test and measurement equipment.
- Ensures and maintains alignment for optical systems and components.
- Monitors and ensures compliance with safety standards and procedures, especially in regard to laser safety.
- Analyzes data and prepares scientific findings for publication as author or co-author.
- Provides system administration and maintenance for the local workstation network where needed and in collaboration with enterprise information systems teams.
- Trains research staff in the…
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