Instrumentation Technologist I

University of Wisconsin Madison
$56,112 ANNUAL (12 months)
sick time
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Feb 15, 2025
Job Summary: This position will maintain the Wisconsin Reading Center's (WRC) image technician certification and WRC camera and image system certification. In addition, maintain quality monitoring programs and verify image parameters by checking digital system certification. Manage the importation of digital image files received from clinical sites participating in studies with the Reading Center, compiling them onto a central server for assessment by other Reading Center staff. Liaise with industry representatives to enhance ocular imaging software and hardware with an eye toward improving reading center workflow. This incumbent will also supervise members of the data quality evaluation team. Responsibilities: Provides technical expertise in a research, development, or scientific program. Designs, modifies, and adapts equipment to create unique systems in support of research, development, or instruction, involving, but not limited to, the disciplines of electronics, mechanical/thermal systems, optics, and/or computers. 30% Provides technical expertise to staff, researchers, clients, and students in the installation and use of equipment and instruments, exercising discretion and independent judgment to meet unit goals 15% Develops, integrates, tests, and modifies sophisticated scientific equipment to support research/clinical initiatives and unit directives 5% Designs, plans, and performs preventative and reactive maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal and safe operation 30% Answers questions and provides technical information regarding instrumentation to staff, researchers, clients, and students 10% Investigates new research processes and technology solutions in collaboration with research/clinical staff, students, and clients 10% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, discipling, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Qualifications: Required: -Customer Service Experience. -Broad knowledge of the anatomy of the eye. -Experience in ophthalmic imaging or medical photography. -Practical and academic knowledge of photographic principles including photographic optics, lighting, and the ability to translate, adapt and apply this knowledge to ophthalmic imaging required. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills required including ability to compose communications and grammatically correct documents in a concise, logical and organized manner. Preferred: -Experience with Flywheel software. -Experience with supervising. -Performed the following photography under supervision and with instruction. -Ocular fundus photography -Digital image handling. Work Type: Full Time: 100% This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Terminal, 12 month appointment. This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding Salary: Minimum $56,112 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/). How to Apply: To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice. Contact: Beth Reuter ejreuter@wisc.edu 608-263-3680 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Instrumentation Technologist I(RE004) Department(s): A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/OPHTHAL&VIS SCI/FPRC Employment Class: Academic Staff-Terminal Job Number: 310642-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 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