X-Message-Number: 24765 From: "Joe Waynick" <> Subject: Technical Development Leader Wanted Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2004 11:42:48 -0700 Technical Development Leader The Alcor Life Extension Foundation (Alcor) is the world leader in cryonics, and cryonics research and technology. Cryonics is the science of using ultra-cold temperatures to suspend and preserve human life. The intent is that technologically advanced scientific procedures will one day be available to revive cryopreserved humans and restore them to good health. For more than thirty years we have developed and implemented innovative techniques in the field of human cryopreservation. These techniques involve a combination of biomedical research and conventional medical skills. We currently have an immediate opening for a Technical Development Leader (TDL) in our Scottsdale, Arizona facility. For more information about Alcor please see our website at <http://www.alcor.org/> http://www.alcor.org. NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB Alcor uses equipment and technologies derived from medicine, cryobiology, and cryogenic engineering to achieve our objectives. The TDL will be responsible for the development and maintenance of equipment and infrastructure required to perform human cryopreservation and related research. Specialized equipment used by Alcor includes: * Cardiopulmonary perfusion systems. * Temperature-controlled vapor circulation systems. * Automated data acquisition and process control systems. * Cryogenic dewars and liquid nitrogen handling systems. * Chemical handling and mixing equipment. The TDL will report to Alcor's CEO, and work with existing technical staff and Alcor's external Research and Development Committee to maintain and improve existing procedures and equipment, and to design, construct, test, and validate new equipment and procedures. The person we are looking for will be innovative, self-motivating, and creative with excellent communication skills. The TDL must be able to rapidly learn essential aspects of a highly complex and challenging field, with limited supervision during the learning period. The TDL must also be comfortable functioning in a medical/surgical environment, and in the development of methods and systems for physical handling of cryonics patients at ambient and cryogenic temperatures. Most of all, the individual must share our vision that cryonics patients require the same conscientious dedication to patient welfare as conventional medicine, even though cryonics procedures are still experimental. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES * The TDL will be responsible for maintaining hardware infrastructure, and specifying, procuring or constructing new equipment as necessary for the resolution of logistical and technical issues with our existing patient transport processes. * Identify and evaluate new engineering developments and gauge applicability to existing processes. * Maintain current working knowledge of perfusion engineering, data acquisition systems, and cryogenic engineering as applicable to Alcor's needs. * Participate with the Chairman, CEO, COO, and Research and Development Committee in planning short and long-term technology strategies. * Be capable of collaborating with others on projects and basic research relevant to long-term objectives. * Enforce strict compliance with all regulatory agencies including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, USDA, DEQ and the local Fire Marshal. * Available for travel for up to six to ten weeks out of the year. As a final note, confidentiality is mandatory and the TDL will be required to respect the privacy of member and patient medical information. All internal records are to be protected such that member and patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. In addition, the TDL is responsible for ensuring that all directly and indirectly supervised personnel, contractors, and vendors adhere to this mandate as well. JOB QUALIFICATIONS * Degree in science or engineering. * Practical work experience in degreed field. * Excellent communication skills required. * Basic electronics knowledge and workshop skills are essential. * Knowledge of computer data acquisition and control systems is highly desirable. * Knowledge of organ perfusion systems or cardiopulmonary bypass is desirable. * Experience in biomedical research or engineering is a plus. * Experience in chemistry is a plus. Alcor offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Employees must reside in the greater Phoenix area, or be willing to relocate to Phoenix (we may assist with relocation expenses.) Qualified applicants should eMail their resume and salary requirement to: <mailto:> Content-Type: text/html; [ AUTOMATICALLY SKIPPING HTML ENCODING! ] Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=24765