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We are looking to register your interest in Clinical Engineering Specialist opportunities, roles that support the delivery of safe, effective medical devices and solutions to patients through rigorous clinical engagement and field support. This is a chance to work at the intersection of engineering expertise and patient care, ensuring that clinical requirements translate seamlessly into device performance and safety. Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy. About the opportunity This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Clinical Engineering Specialist roles within medical device and healthcare technology organizations. Roles of this type typically sit within field operations and clinical support teams, working directly with healthcare providers, clinical sites and internal cross-functional teams to ensure device performance, safety and compliance throughout clinical trials and post-market deployment. The work could involve partnering with clinical teams to understand trial protocols, managing data integrity during clinical engagements, and serving as a technical bridge between the field, engineering and regulatory functions. You could contribute to patient safety outcomes by translating clinical feedback into actionable insights for product teams, while ensuring adherence to healthcare compliance standards and regulatory requirements. Typical role overview

Location:

Chicago, Illinois, United States Type:

Permanent

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Full-time Salary:

$110,000 - $170,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Domain:

Medical device

• clinical operations

• field support What you would do Typical responsibilities could include: Supporting clinical trial protocols and ensuring compliance with trial-specific requirements and regulatory standards Conducting field visits and site engagements to troubleshoot device performance and gather clinical feedback Documenting clinical observations, device performance data and patient safety concerns with accuracy and attention to data integrity Collaborating with clinical research teams to address protocol deviations and ensure patient safety Communicating technical findings to cross-functional teams including engineering, regulatory, quality and clinical affairs Maintaining organized records of clinical interactions and device performance metrics Contributing to post-market surveillance activities and identifying trends in device performance or safety signals Supporting regulatory submissions by providing accurate field data and clinical insights What you could bring Most roles of this type require the following: Must-have 2-5 years of experience in clinical engineering, field clinical support, biomedical engineering or a related clinical operations role Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent professional experience Working knowledge of clinical trial protocols, GCP (Good Clinical Practice) and healthcare regulatory requirements Understanding of medical device regulations, quality systems (ISO 13485) and post-market surveillance Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to maintain data integrity in regulated environments Excellent communication skills, with ability to work effectively across clinical sites, engineering teams and regulatory functions Authorization to work in the United States Nice-to-have Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering or Clinical Engineering Clinical Engineering certification (BMET, CBET or equivalent) Experience with electronic data capture (EDC) systems or clinical trial management platforms Prior involvement in FDA submissions or regulatory documentation Experience in patient safety and adverse event reporting What roles of this type could offer Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role: Direct involvement in bringing medical devices and healthcare solutions to patients Opportunity to influence product safety and performance through field-based clinical insights Professional development in clinical operations, regulatory knowledge and healthcare compliance Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, regulatory and clinical teams Potential for career progression toward senior clinical engineering or clinical operations leadership roles Flexible work arrangements where supported by the role and organization Comprehensive benefits packages, which may include health insurance, retirement planning, paid time off and professional development support About Specialist Staffing Group Specialist Staffing Group partners with leading medical device, healthcare technology and clinical research organizations to build high-performing teams. We specialize in placing clinical engineering, field support and healthcare compliance professionals in roles where they can directly impact patient safety and product excellence. Our focus is on understanding both the technical needs of our partner organizations and the career aspirations of our candidates, creating meaningful connections that drive impact. How to register interest If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.