Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Chenega Professional and Technical Services, LLC., a Chenega Professional Services’ company, is looking for a Researcher III. In this role, the Researcher III will perform quality, accurate and timely laboratory-based research to support an FDA research project on the development of physiological flow systems for assessing the performance of cardiovascular devices.

The Researcher III should be knowledgeable about cardiovascular circulatory support devices, in vitro flow loop development for simulating aspects of the cardiovascular system, hemodynamics,

• Perform literature search on the subject, propose a research plan, design necessary experiments, and make recommendations on the purchase of supplies as needed to complete research.
• Develop/optimize Physiological flow systems for assessing the performance of cardiovascular devices.
• Optimize the flow system to characterize different types of artificial pulses using an in-house programmable pump as a blood pump model.
• Evaluate the effect of asynchronous and synchronous artificial pulses on pump performance when connected to a mock circulatory loop for simulating different end-stage heart failure conditions requiring device therapy.
• Establish standard in vitro test methods, acceptance criteria, and guidelines for the non-clinical assessment of artificial pulsatility in mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices.
• Based on the experimental study, assist in drafting an internal FDA checklist which outlines test methods and hemodynamic performance metrics for flow characterization of MCS devices with artificial pulses.
• Organize, interpret and summarize data to generate high quality, timely, accurate and detailed reports, publication(s), standard test methods, and/or FDA guidance.
• Other duties as assigned

• Doctoral degree in an engineering field.
• Proficient in experimental fluid mechanics and bio-fluids.
• Proficient with development of in vitro circulatory support flow loops using blood analog fluid.
• Have hands-on experience with handling cardiovascular medical devices, such as blood pumps, VADs, and artificial heart valves.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to comfortably multi-task.
• Ability to handle change management for new requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• People oriented, with the ability to remain objective and communicate well with a range of personalities and
• Passion for understanding human behavior and pursuing
• Effective communicator in a wide range of audiences and personality
• Strategic oriented, always looking for opportunities for the customer to streamline, gain efficiencies.