Biomedical Research Engineer

Company Description

Althion Tech Innovations, based in Hyderabad, India, specializes in IoT-enabled water purification systems for healthcare, research, and industrial applications. With a focus on innovation and cost-effective solutions, our products range from portable RO systems for ICU dialysis to large RO systems for hospitals and ultrapure water systems for biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Our efforts in developing indigenous technologies have earned us several prestigious awards, including the Global Bio India Best Innovation Award (2023) by BIRAC. Committed to sustainability, our systems reduce water consumption and prevent groundwater pollution while ensuring high-quality performance. We actively collaborate with corporate hospitals, nephrologist associations, and research institutions to expand our impact.

Role Description

Althion has a strong R&D pipeline including novel equipment for kidney dialysis, and kidney dialysis monitoring. This is a full-time, on-site role for a R&D Biomedical Research Engineer based in Hyderabad. The Biomedical Research Engineer will be responsible for developing and testing medical equipment as part of our strong R&D program. Day-to-day tasks include coordinating with clinical teams, and implementing design and development plans to meet regulatory and operational targets. The role emphasizes maintaining high standards in innovation, safety, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of Biomedical Engineering and Clinical Engineering principles
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals to understand their needs and challenges Conducting research to develop new materials and technologies for medical use.
• Designing, testing, and implementing medical equipment and devices
• Ensuring compliance with medical device regulations and standards
• Managing projects and deadlines effectively
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development
• Documenting design processes and technical specifications
• Identify alternate components based on design requirements & component specification / datasheet comparisons
• Conducting risk assessments and mitigating potential hazards
• Evaluating the safety and efficacy of medical equipment and devices
• Training clinicians and other personnel on how to use biomedical machines and equipment, safely and effectively.
• Writing reports and documents detailing protocols, policies, standards of use, maintenance, and repairs of biomedical equipment, machines, and software.
• Researching new materials, technologies, and engineering aspects of biological processes and systems.

Required Qualifications

Attractive package with ESOPs and performance incentives