Biomedical Research Engineer - Research Facilities

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system - a world where Mental Health is Health.

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Reporting to the Manager, Research Facility Planning and Operations, we are seeking a full-time, temporary (18 months) Biomedical Research Engineer, who will support research groups across the organization by ensuring the effective procurement, installation, maintenance, and management of research equipment and assets. The Biomedical Research Engineer is part of the Research Facilities team within the research administration portfolio. This role is responsible for supporting research infrastructure across the organization by managing shared research equipment, overseeing asset lifecycle processes, and developing training programs related to research equipment and operational systems.

The key responsibilities of the Biomedical Research Engineer include (but are not limited to):

• Manage, schedule, and/or perform the required preventative maintenance for all central research equipment/assets: shared research lab equipment, Clinical Research assets, Research fridges/freezers, and oversee other central operational processes.
• Procure new equipment/assets, as required.
• Support key research equipment across the portfolio by providing necessary oversight of research equipment procurement, installation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance including inspections.
• Develop training programs to allow staff to perform routine maintenance on equipment, as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain a research asset management database to track ongoing asset inventory.
• Manage the disposal/decommissioning of existing research assets.
• Maintain service records of all shared research equipment and oversee all the central shared Research freezers.
• Oversee the Environmental Monitoring System for all research departments.
• Provide equipment planning support for the new research building.
• Supervise co-op students assigned to space and equipment planning initiatives on various projects and undertake contingent assignments, as needed.

• Undergraduate degree in engineering or science with 2+ years of experience in research and operational management.
• Must have working knowledge/training of electronics with the ability to understand the operation and have manual skills required to repair, calibrate, perform safety, performance routine inspections on electronic, electrical, mechanical and optical equipment, devices, systems and instruments.
• Broad-based knowledge of operational issues relating to the support and facilitation of science.
• Knowledge of the regulatory requirements for Medical and Laboratory devices is mandatory, including Health Canada, FDA, CSA, TSSA etc.
• Demonstrated track record working on complex projects within a team environment.
• Familiarity with the use of indicators to track progress, and managing databases.
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills are required.
• Knowledge and experience with addictions and mental health research is an asset.
• Ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary is competitive and based on experience, with a hiring range of $83,797.50 - $104,746.88 per year.
• Employees in this role may progress within the full pay range of $83,797.50 - $125,696.26 per year
• CAMH’s Total Rewards: Includes participation in HOOPP defined benefit pension plan, flexible work arrangements, and ongoing professional development support

This role allows professionals to apply their expertise in a mission-driven environment dedicated to public health outcomes.