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How much do biomedical engineering volunteer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for biomedical engineering volunteer in Virginia is $93,994.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,900.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a biomedical engineering volunteer?

A Biomedical Engineering Volunteer assists with technical tasks related to medical devices, research, or healthcare projects. Responsibilities may include equipment maintenance, data analysis, prototype testing, or supporting engineers and clinicians. This role provides hands-on experience in applying engineering principles to medical challenges. Volunteers may work in hospitals, research labs, or nonprofit organizations. It's a great opportunity to gain practical skills while contributing to healthcare advancements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a biomedical engineering volunteer?

To thrive as a Biomedical Engineering Volunteer, foundational knowledge in biology, engineering principles, and basic laboratory techniques is essential, often supported by coursework in biomedical engineering or related sciences. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, data analysis software, and possibly CAD tools or prototyping platforms is beneficial. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills help volunteers contribute effectively in multidisciplinary settings. These competencies enable volunteers to support research, device testing, or clinical projects safely and efficiently.

What types of projects or tasks can I expect to work on as a biomedical engineering volunteer?

As a Biomedical Engineering Volunteer, you may assist with laboratory research, prototype device assembly or testing, data collection and analysis, or helping maintain lab equipment. Responsibilities can also include supporting clinical studies or collaborating with medical professionals and engineers on ongoing projects. Your tasks may vary depending on the organization's focus, offering exposure to diverse aspects of biomedical engineering. Working closely with experienced staff, you'll gain hands-on experience and valuable insight into the field, helping build skills for future academic or professional opportunities.

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Infographic showing various Biomedical Engineering Volunteer job openings in Virginia as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,994 per year, or $45.2 per hour.

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Job description

Position Summary
Odyssey is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Clinical Investigation Department (CID) at the Navy Medical Center, Portsmouth (NMCP) Virginia. NMCP conducts biomedical research in general surgery, psychology, otolaryngology, pediatrics, nursing research, orthopedics, women's health, and emergency medicine, which are relevant to the Graduate Medical Education Program.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to:
  • Execute and provide maintenance on research studies.
  • Carry out tasks related to research studies as required.
  • Maintain files and records of ongoing research projects.
  • Recruit and telephone screen subjects.
  • Communicate with research subjects via telephone or in person and ask relevant research questions as per protocol.
  • Arrange follow-ups with and visits for research subjects.
  • Perform selected research subject visit duties, for example, presenting questionnaires and collecting
    demographics.
  • Perform data collection as per protocol.
  • Enter data into Microsoft Excel and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) databases (if applicable).
  • Transfer data from questionnaires and data sheets to the databases. Prepare progress reports.
  • Document all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research.
  • Keep a log of all correspondence and communication relating to the assigned duties.
  • Perform duties related to the research such as obtaining signatures and delivering documents to CID for the investigators.
  • Complete all paperwork and documentation.
  • As required by protocol, obtain patient's medical record/reports following procedures.
  • Obtain lab and x-ray results as needed, via CHCS or AHLTA systems.
  • Make patient appointments by phone and with the use of Composite Health Care System (CHCS) or other method as prescribed by the protocol, command, and clinic structure.
  • Attend conferences and meetings for assigned protocol.
  • Assist PI, research team members, and other staff in the preparation of and closeout of clinical research studies.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and institutional regulations.
  • Provide instruction and presentation material, and assistance to research staff, as needed, for CID departmental and command-wide research educational
    and training programs, as needed.
  • Actively participate in Assurance Assist Visits and regulatory audits for protocol compliance.

Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Secret
Education/Years of Experience:
  • Associate's Degree with a focus in Healthcare or related discipline (such as Biology or Psychology) or the equivalency of a minimum of three (3) years working experience in a hospital, physician's office, or academic setting (i.e., pre-medical student).

Skills:
  • Proficiency with computer software, including Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suites program.
  • Must possess the ability to complete research subject protection training developed by the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITTI), and additional protocol specific training, as required, within one month from start date.

Additional Information:
Location: Portsmouth, VA
Travel: None
Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite - 5 days a week at the NMCP in Portsmouth.
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Company Overview
Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Please Note:
Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.
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