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Roles at QUEL Imaging
While we may not be actively hiring at the moment, we believe in staying connected with talented individuals who share our passion for innovation in medical imaging.
Below are examples of roles that exist within our team, along with the kinds of responsibilities they typically include. These reflect the breadth of work we do — from designing optical systems and supporting clinical researchers, to building software tools and coordinating operations.
If you’re interested in contributing to our mission, feel free to reach out or share your background. We also regularly connect with local and national partners who may be hiring in adjacent fields.
About QUEL Imaging
QUEL (Pronunciation: /kɛl/) Imaging was established in 2019 by a student-faculty team from the Center for Imaging Medicine, part of the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth. We provide world-leading expertise in biomedical optics through the development of innovative tools to standardize and accelerate the development lifecycle of imaging platforms. We partner with device manufacturers, probe developers and medical professionals to deliver the highest quality customized solutions.
QUEL Culture
QUEL Imaging strives to foster a welcoming work environment where diverse backgrounds enhance innovation. We promote efforts to be inclusive and provide opportunities for interested and motivated individuals to explore career options in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) through internships and career development. We encourage QUEL employees to share what they geek-out about while showing compassion for others. Read more about our core values: Curiosity, Innovation, Trust, Inclusion, Community, Flexibility.
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant
“Administrative Alchemist” / “Office Oracle”
Role
Assist leadership in preparation of federal and state grants
Manage and assist with HR tasks
Work with bookkeeper and leadership to ensure grant compliance
Occasional event planning and organizing travel logistics
Prepare shipping documents and document processes
Develop document templates as part of quality management system
Participate in quality improvement of the sales pipeline
Send invoices and track status
Organize scheduling for external meetings, using automation software
Collect product images and media suitable for social media
Periodically update website content, including web store and social media
Perform local errands
Occasional furniture assembly
Desired experience
Bachelor's Degree or similar work experiences
Ability to stay organized in a quickly changing environment
Attention to detail
Strong time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Previous experience working in an office environment on a multidisciplinary team
Willing to work with a bunch of engineers/scientists/nerds
Experience working with productivity software and management tools (Office, QuickBooks, Monday.com, Hubspot) and graphic design tools (Photoshop, InDesign, Gimp)
Exposure to quality management systems or ISO manufacturing environments
Previous experience in federal funding grant application processes desired, but not required
Ability to work safely with tools commonly found in a maker-space
Hours
Benefits eligible position (~32 hours per week). Flexible schedule, total weekly hours negotiable
Location
White River Junction, Vermont
Interested?
We're not actively recruiting this role, but If you’re interested in contributing to our mission, feel free to reach out at jobs[at]quelimaging.com. We also regularly connect with local and national partners who may be hiring in adjacent fields.
Research Scientist - Optical, Chemistry
Role
Provide analytical chemistry research support to process improvement and new product development
Enhance methods to perform material optical characterizations
Develop experimental plans to investigate new manufacturing methodologies
Characterization of inorganic compounds and materials
Collaborate with optical design engineers
Follow and continuously improve quality management practices
Operate test equipment (Spectrometer, multimeter, photodiodes, cameras, etc.)
Potential for management track
Desired experience
3+ years experience performing optical characterization
2+ years working with in vivo models
2+ years experience with photoluminescence spectroscopy
Experience operating a laboratory environment
Demonstrated analysis of optical imaging technologies (photography, fluorescence, lifetime, etc.)
Exposure to quality management systems or ISO manufacturing environments.
Experience with photocurable materials
Ability to work safely with tools commonly found in a maker-space
MS/PhD or 3+ years industry experience
Hours
Full-time, benefits eligible
Location
White River Junction, Vermont
Interested?
We're not actively recruiting this role, but If you’re interested in contributing to our mission, feel free to reach out at jobs[at]quelimaging.com. We also regularly connect with local and national partners who may be hiring in adjacent fields.
Biomedical Optics Engineer
Role
Design and prototype optical and electronic tools
Develop methods to automate data collection
Follow and continuously improve quality assurance practices
Operate test equipment (Spectrometer, multimeter, photodiodes, cameras, etc.)
Operate suite of prototyping tools (CNC, 3D printers, laser cutter, etc.)
Contribute to cross-discipline planning meetings
Potential for management track
Desired experience
2+ years experience working with optical components
2+ years 3D design/CAD experience (i.e. Fusion360, Inventor, Solidworks)
Experience designing and prototyping basic electronic projects
Exposure to optical imaging technologies (photography, fluorescence, lifetime, etc.)
Exposure to quality management systems or ISO manufacturing environments.
3D printing experience
Ability to work safely with tools commonly found in a maker-space
Knowledge of software scripting concepts or open source projects
BS in Engineering or related subject
MS/PhD or 2+ years industry experience preferred
Hours
Full-time, benefits eligible
Location
White River Junction, Vermont
Interested?
We're not actively recruiting this role, but If you’re interested in contributing to our mission, feel free to reach out at jobs[at]quelimaging.com. We also regularly connect with local and national partners who may be hiring in adjacent fields.
Maker Padawan (Internship/Co-op)
Join a small team of engineers, scientists and makers creating the next generation of tools for medical imaging! We’re looking for a motivated individual with a passion to tinker and learn new skills. If that sounds like you, read on and let us know what you geek-out about!
Role
Contribute to design concepts for new products and tools
Assist in manufacturing of customer orders
Modify and maintain hardware and software tools for production automation
Ensure maker-style laboratory remains clean and organized
Logging system performance metrics
Contributing to marketing and branding efforts
Other random tasks that come up in a small business
Desired experience
Ability to work safely with tools commonly found in a maker-space (3D printers, laser cutters, analytical scales etc.)
Exposure to CAD tools to develop 3D designs
Experience working on a creative or technical project (i.e. Photography, 3D-printing, web design, coding, toaster repair, etc.)
Knowledge of software scripting concepts or open source projects (ideally Python)
Working towards BS in Engineering or lab-based science preferred, alternatively 1-year technical work experience
Hours
Ideally FT, but negotiable (between 20-40hrs/week)
Location
White River Junction, Vermont
Pay Range
$15 - 25/hour, depending on educational stage
Interested?
Send an email to jobs [at] QUELimaging.com with “Maker Padawan” in the subject line. Include your resume and a short description of your favorite or latest passion project!
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