Biotech Engineer, Machine Learning

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Location: Houston Methodist Academic Institute
6445 Main St., Houston TX, 77030

Job Ref:: JR-1739
Time Type:: Full Time
Job Shift:: Day
Job Type:: Full Time

At Houston Methodist, the Biotechnology Engineer Machine Learning position is responsible for all aspects of the design, application and refinement of machine learning and statistical tools for the analysis of large multimodal clinical and preclinical datasets using unique expertise in machine learning, statistics, and programming. Working under the shared directorship of the TMHPO Chair (Neurosurgery) and the Neuroprosthetics Scientist (Neurosurgery), this position's activities include the development and application of machine learning and statistical models to multimodal biomedical data, programming, algorithm development, data mining, and contributing to the development and deployment of neural prosthetics.

FLSA STATUS
Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

PhD Degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or physics and field

EXPERIENCE

Experience with development of machine learning models and their use in clinical applications.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Skilled in computer programming in Phyton and Matlab
Proficiency in handling large data sets, and data visualization
Proficiency with machine learning and statistics
Database experience (MySQL, PostgreSQL) preferred
Ability to prepare academic manuscripts
Assists in grant writing
Ability to work under pressure and balance multiple competing priorities; highly responsive and solution/action oriented
Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Collaborates with physicians, engineers, and neuroscientists to integrate machine learning solutions into neural prosthetics and interfaces, and continuously iterate and improve upon existing solutions based on clinical feedback and real-world performance.
Communicates to collaborating faculty and staff the results, interpretation, and applications of machine learning and statistical models, and other biomathematical tools.
Partners closely with clinicians and neuroscientists to ensure algorithms align with scientific and clinical requirements and patient needs.
Assists in the training of clinical staff in the use and understanding of developed machine learning solutions. Contributes to supervising and educating students and postdoctoral fellows.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Oversees all aspects of the design and application of machine learning and statistical models tailored to specific clinical needs and for the analysis of multimodal clinical and preclinical experiments to draw meaningful insights.
Programs and develops algorithms in Phyton and Matlab to implement machine learning and statistical models and develops workflow and data pipeline, as needed, for specified project.
Contributes to the conception, design, development, and refinement of all current and novel neural prostheses for the diagnosis and treatment of human disorders. Presents findings, insights, and progress updates to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Provides on-going technical support to ensure seamless clinical operations of all software and device/prostheses developed.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Implements of all quality control methods necessary for reliable data analysis.
Ensures all data are managed following ethical guidelines, clinical standards, and data privacy regulations.
Documents methodologies, algorithms, and findings in a manner suitable for publication and internal use.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Collaborates for the cost analysis and sample size determination of clinical and laboratory experimental research.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops and applies machine learning applications to data analysis, statistical power and sample size determination, inferential hypothesis testing, algorithm development, data mining and knowledge discovery.
Collaborates on selection, purchase, and operation of analysis workstations, software, and data storage systems for the development of machine learning analytical capabilities of the center.
Stays up-to-date with the latest advancements in bioengineering, machine learning, and neural prosthetics, and proposes and undertakes new research initiatives based on emerging technologies and techniques. Represents Houston Methodist at academic conferences.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

Uniform: No
Scrubs: No
Business professional: Yes
Other (department approved): No

ON-CALL*

*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

On Call* No

TRAVEL**

**Travel specifications may vary by department**

May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports clinical research protocols and extramurally funded translational research programs.

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