"Quality Systems Engineer - College of Engineering - Department of Mechanical Engineering"

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world's most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn't imagine the future, we invent it. If you're passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

Innovation. Interdisciplinary collaboration. Complex problem solving. In Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Mechanical Engineering, faculty members, researchers, and students are revolutionizing focus areas in advanced manufacturing, bioengineering, computational engineering, energy and the environment, product design, and robotics. In addition, they are using their expertise in interdisciplinary research centers across the university.

Carnegie Mellon University's department of Mechanical Engineering is searching for a Quality Systems Engineer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. In this role, you will serve the entire project team in all aspects of developing and evaluating a cancer detection device kit, including the nanotechnological and biomolecular components of the platform. You will ensure that design decisions, experimental analyses, data collection, and reporting all follow acceptable processes along with a focus on implementing processes to ensure devices are advancing towards human trials and communicate and align activities with project partners regarding quality management.

Core Responsibilities:

• Establishing quality standards for manufactured systems
• Tracking metrics of systems
• Facilitate handoff scheduling and material transfers between labs/institutions
• Advise leadership on materials quality, variability, and process scalability.
• Support the Project Manager in collecting and maintaining status and other reports.
• Collect and track project updates from research teams and emerging initiatives.
• Support the Project Manager in facilitating project documentation in digital forms (e.g., spreadsheets, databases, project management software, and collaboration tools).
• Support the Project Manager in tracking and supporting research compliance requirements on supported awards, including human subjects (IRB) and animal (IACUC) protocols, clinical trials, export controls, and other compliance-related requirements
• Provide technical support for all aspects of the program, including reviewing technical information from all project teams, attending technical project meetings, reviewing submissions from project teams to ensure technical accuracy and completeness, and facilitating initial reviews and compilation for funding agency reviewers.
• Assist with the technical aspects of the development of award or project-related policies and procedures.
• Provide technical support for coordinating shared resources and facilities as needed by project teams.
• Other duties as assigned

You should demonstrate:

• Strong multitasking skills
• Curiosity, enthusiasm and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• An understanding of the academic research environment
• Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet sometimes inflexible timelines
• The ability to manage sensitive matters and maintain strict confidentiality and discretion
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace change during department and organization's development

Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree preferred in Engineering, Computational Biology, Biophysics, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics or related field
• 2+ Years of Postdoctoral Research experience preferred
• Experience in clinical trials and biomedical devices is a plus
• Laboratory expertise in DNA nanotechnology and/or molecular programming. Strong skills in analytical chemistry are a plus
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful background check
• Excellent verbal and written communication; interpersonal skills
• Technical background and competence in working on large, multidisciplinary projects

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits. Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function: Software/Applications Development/Engineering

Position Type: Staff - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time: Full time

Pay Basis: Salary