at NorthShore University Health System in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Highlights:
Position: Innovations Specialist
Location: Evanston Hospital
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Hours: 40 hours
Required Travel: no
Job Summary:
The Innovation Lab Specialist role will support Endeavor Health in assessing and coordinating advancement of cutting-edge technologies within our organization. As an Innovation Lab Specialist, you will be responsible for various aspects of 3D printer maintenance, post-processing of 3D prints, Innovation project scheduling coordination, operational support, supervision and training of work-study students and interns, research support, wet lab assistance, and innovation project pilot implementation.
What you will need:
Minimum Education Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Material Science, or related field.
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in a 3D printing environment.
Minimum 1 year of project coordination
Minimum 1 year of student/intern mentoring
What you will do:
Printer Maintenance: Ensure all 3D printing equipment is operational, perform routine maintenance, and troubleshoot issues.
3D Print Post-Processing: Clean and finish printed components as per specifications. Ensure quality control standards are met.
Scheduling Coordination: Manage the printing schedule to maximize efficiency and output. Work closely with various departments to prioritize tasks.
Operational Support: Assist in image segmentation and 3D modeling from medical imaging data. Support ongoing research projects with technical expertise.
Precepting: Oversee and mentor interns and work-study students on innovation projects happening in the Simulation and Innovation Lab.
Research Support: Collaborate with research teams to innovate and refine various new technologies and applications within the innovation lab
Wet Lab Support: Work directly with the labs surgical simulation team to support external and internal surgical device development and research
Innovation Project Coordination: Support the Endeavor Health Innovations team in assessing, coordinating and supporting pilot implementation of new technologies within our care spaces.
Working Conditions
Environment
Environment: Lab setting with exposure to various 3D printers and post-processing chemicals.
Physical Demands (Select one)
Prolonged sitting/standing. Lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs. Considerable reaching/stooping/bending. Manual dexterity and ability to move quickly.
Technical Skills:
-A personal computer with a variety of software, copy machine, fax, and other standard office equipment.
-Proficient in using various 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, SLS). Utilization of Solidworks, GrabCad, and Materialize
Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".
Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
