On-site Ultrasound Lab Engineer​/Technician- Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

About the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is a comprehensive multidisciplinary patient care, education, research, and innovation institute providing neurological and mental healthcare for 330,000 patients annually. More than 300 physicians and scientists of the RNI improve lives by pioneering advances in neuroscience, brain health, and therapeutics. The RNI team uses the latest technologies with academic, government, and industry partners to make tangible progress to combat public health challenges ranging from addiction to Alzheimer's disease.

We are seeking a hands‑on laboratory engineer or technician to support development and testing of ultrasound technology for pre‑clinical and human clinical use. This is an on‑site position in the RNI labs in Morgantown, WV.

• 37.5‑hour work week
• 13 paid holidays
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
• 18 sick days per year
• Health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
• Wellness programs

• Set‑up of ultrasound testing environment, including electronics and mapping tanks.
• Collecting and automating collection of ultrasound field mapping data.
• Setting up and collecting images of ultrasound pressure fields.
• Fixturing ultrasound transducers for lab and pre‑clinical use.
• Testing and documentation in support of regulatory submissions.

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in ultrasound engineering.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

• Expertise in the use of ultrasound lab equipment including oscilloscopes, function generators, amplifiers, ultrasound transducers, and hydrophones.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an ultrasound lab either in academic, military or medical environments.
• Interfaces with PCs.
• Familiar with Lab View, Mat Lab, K‑wave, 3‑D Slicer, Schlieren imaging, Solid Works and similar preferred.
• Basic fixture and mechanical design abilities a plus.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office suite.
• Resourceful, hands‑on and self‑motivated.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Detail orientated.
• Excellent team player.
• Able to collaborate well with engineers and other team members.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.