Overview
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Base pay range
$90,000.00 / yr - $130,000.00 / yr
Location : Los Angeles Metropolitan Area (in-person role; no remote option).
We give doctors superpowers. Illuminant Surgical builds precision access and visualization technologies for clinical procedures where accuracy matters. Our Skylight platform provides real-time anatomical projection to aid safer surgeries. We are a multidisciplinary team focused on solving tough problems at the intersection of software, hardware, and clinical practice.
Role overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Engineer to lead the development, operation, and management of a state-of-the-art bioskills laboratory. The role focuses on supporting cadaveric testing, validation of medical devices, and research initiatives involving radiological test equipment. The candidate combines engineering expertise with scientific research, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while contributing to scientific documentation and grant applications. The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on, collaborative, fast-paced research environment.
Responsibilities
- Bioskills Lab Management (~30% effort)
- Establish, organize, and maintain the bioskills lab for cadaveric and preclinical testing.
- Oversee daily lab operations, including scheduling, setup, and teardown of experiments.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, ethical, biosafety, and radiological safety regulations.
- Technical & Scientific Work (~30% effort)
- Operate and maintain radiological and imaging equipment used in validation and testing procedures.
- Contribute to design and execution of experimental protocols for device evaluation.
- Document procedures, testing outcomes, and technical validations in compliance with regulatory and scientific standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (~30% effort)
- Work with R&D, regulatory, and clinical teams to align testing protocols with company goals.
- Research & Grant Development (~10% effort)
- Collaborate with internal / external researchers, clinicians, and engineers to design and conduct studies.
- Assist with grant applications, including drafting technical content and validation data.
- Contribute to scientific reports, publications, and presentations.
Qualifications
Must reside in Los Angeles Metropolitan Area or be willing to relocate. In-person role; no remote option.Bachelor's degree in life sciences and / or engineering OR trade school certification (e.g., surgical technologist or related field).Experience handling and preparing cadaveric specimens.Strong understanding of biosafety and ethical compliance in preclinical / cadaveric research.Excellent project management and organizational skills.Strong technical writing and documentation abilities.Collaborative mindset with ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced research environment.Physical requirements : sit, climb / balance, stoop / kneel / crouch / crawl; regularly lift / move up to 20 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds.Bonus
Published author in peer-authored journals.Experience using imaging devices such as fluoroscopy, mobile CT scanners, and ultrasound.Seniority level
Entry levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Research, Analyst, and Information TechnologyIndustries
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