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Research Optical Engineer - Butte Lab - Department of Neurosurgery

Cedars-Sinai
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/14/2027
Job Description

Join Cedars-Sinai and become part of a team that is at the forefront of medical advancements!

Cedars-Sinai offers a culture of happiness, passion, and dedication. This is one of the many reasons why we rank as one of the top hospitals in California and in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best, most hardworking employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve.

Dr. Pramod Butte, Ph.D. is looking for a Research Optical Engineer to join a diverse team!

The primary focus of the Butte Laboratory is translational research in the field of bio-photonics. The Butte Lab is developing novel intra-operative imaging/visualization technologies to aid surgeons in achieving near-complete tumor excision. To learn more about the Butte Lab, please visit this website.

About The Role

The Research Optical Engineer will be involved in the design, development, and building of ground breaking medical imaging systems in addition to being part of the team conducting clinical trials. Under direct supervision, the incumbent will perform routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks and procedures and develops technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to research projects. The Research Optical Engineer will participate in research activities involving development design, investigation, technical, testing/validation of results, and report findings (including developing independent presentations). The Research Optical Engineer will observe and follow safety standards and procedures, assist in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings, and assist in general laboratory maintenance.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

  • Designs optical, imaging, spectroscopic, opto-mechanical, opto-electronic systems, assemblies, and components employing optical or imaging system design principles and computational tools.
  • Devises, implements, and executes optical, imaging, spectroscopic, opto-mechanical, and opto-electronic experiments to characterize system or component-level performance.
  • Performs analytical, computational, and/or experimental analyses to extract meaningful insights.
  • Compiles, documents, and presents analytical, computational, or experimental engineering procedures and results in a clear manner to fellow research staff and external partners.
  • Performs the operation of lasers, transmission/reflection optics and fiber optics, photodetection systems and other common engineering laboratory test and measurement equipment.
  • Ensures and maintains alignment for optical systems and components.
  • Monitors and ensures compliance with safety standards and procedures, especially in regard to laser safety.
  • Analyzes data and prepares scientific findings for publication as author or co-author.
  • Provides system administration and maintenance for the local workstation network where needed and in collaboration with enterprise information systems teams.
  • Trains research staff in the operation of various optically related hardware, instrumentation, software, and the like. Orients new research staff to day-to-day lab operations and procedures specific to research specialization.
  • Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, takes on specific lead activities related to the execution of optical, opto-electronic, or opto-mechanical associated duties.
  • Provides additional research support including ad hoc data analysis, hypothesis development, programming, troubleshooting, or other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sciences, or related field.
  • Two years of experience in a scientific laboratory.
  • One year of experience in computer programming and equipment testing and measurement.

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