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Senior Physicist

• Location: Danvers, MA
• Remote work is available one day per week. Additional remote work days can be arranged in consultation with your manager for special circumstances.

Who We Are

Samsung HME America (Healthcare and Medical Equipment) is Samsung’s U.S. medical imaging organization, delivering advanced diagnostic solutions across Ultrasound, Digital Radiography, and Computed Tomography. We lead nationwide sales, marketing, service, and distribution of Samsung’s imaging technologies, partnering with healthcare providers to strengthen diagnostic capabilities, streamline clinical workflows, and support better patient care. Samsung HME America also serves as the global manufacturing center for Samsung’s mobile Computed Tomography (mCT) business, leading the development of advanced CT systems used by healthcare providers worldwide.

Backed by Samsung Electronics’ global technology leadership, our teams work closely with clinicians to translate real-world challenges into innovative imaging solutions. Our culture combines a sense of urgency, customer focus, and clinical collaboration to advance the future of medical imaging.

Role Description

The Senior Physicist will serve as a key hands-on contributor and technical expert on all innovation and core product technology initiatives to help ensure new product and product enhancements are leading the industry. With exceptional abstract problem-solving abilities, scientific creativity and a rigorous attention to detail, this position will focus on developing, implementing, evaluating, and applying novel CT image acquisition and analysis techniques for -CT scanners with the ability to present complex scientific approaches and results to an interdisciplinary audience as well as to maintain clear and concise documentation. The Senior Physicist engage in work on CT scanners to create production ready codes in the fields of image processing and computer vision.

Key duties and responsibilities, other duties may be assigned:

• Display an absolute understanding of factors that affect CT image quality and data acquisition time
• Set up and lead (multi-site) projects and interface with suppliers and manufacturers
• Implement, improve, and use novel sophisticated image processing and image analysis programs in a numerically efficient and robust way, emphasis on diagnostic CT applications
• Answer Physicist questions from customer sites when applicable.
• Utilize project management and leadership skills to develop and establish program plans and estimates.
• Oversee the development and implementation of CT image generation methods, including data corrections, image reconstruction, and image processing
• Manage the integration of new Computed Tomography (CT) scanner systems; Collect and analyze data; Write software for data analysis; Design experiments for testing algorithms and features; Document test results
• Deliver technical reports and prototype code
• Routinely present reports to engineering staff and management
• Prototype advanced image processing algorithms around image reconstruction
• Tune image processing algorithms to enhance image quality
• Design suitable solutions to complex problems with assistance from senior engineers
• Responsible for the design and analysis of novel imaging platforms and applications

Qualifications and Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Ph.D. in Physics, Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or similar discipline is required.
• 5+ years of direct industry experience in the design, development, and implementation of commercial CT scanners.
• Extensive hands-on experience with CT image generation methods, including data corrections, image reconstruction, and advanced image processing.
• Strong background in CT physics, associated biophysics, and Digital Signal/Image Processing.
• Proven ability to transition algorithms from prototype (MATLAB/Python) to production-ready implementation (C/C++).
• Excellent skills in evaluating and establishing new imaging approaches in a clinical environment.

Computer & Analytic Skills

• Programming Experience in: C/C++, Python, and MATLAB. Experience with modern software development practices (version control e.g., Git, issue tracking) is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with diverse computer operating systems and programming environments (in particular experience with Linux, MATLAB and distributed high-performance computing)
• Experience with data analysis
• Able to provide and perform test protocols for new and existing image quality algorithms
• Experience developing software-based medical products
• Able to read existing codes and write documentations
• Familiarity with medical device imaging test (FDA 510k) is a strong plus.

Competencies

• High attention to detail
• Understanding of terminology and ability to share and communicate effectively within the group
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks resulting in consistent productivity
• Ability to function within and support a team environment and build strong working relationships
• Dependable and punctual
• Ability to meet accuracy and productivity goals
• Good problem solving skills, ability to evaluate situation and prioritize factors in decision making
• Self-motivated, utilize available resources for self-improvement and developmentExcellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision, take charge of projects and work effectively in a demanding, fast paced environment
• Flexible: able to follow directives and accomplish tasks outside of normal duties  
• Able to communicate effectively with senior scientists and algorithm developers and interface with the customers and other engineers as needed

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
• Must be able to sit and/or drive for long periods of time when travelling
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time (8-15 hours) for multiple days
• Regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather)
• Interaction with x-ray devices; for this reason strict safety and tracking programs are in place, requiring the utilization of dose monitoring equipment either full time or as necessitated by situation
• The noise level in the work environment is occasionally very loud
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical (Blue Benefit Administrators): 5 PPO Plans (with up to 95% employer contribution)
• Dental (Blue Cross Blue Shield): 2 PPO Plans (with up to 80% employer contribution)
• Vision (Blue Cross Blue Shield): 100% company paid
• Short/Long Term Disability, Life & AD&D (The Standard): 100% company paid
• 401k Retirement (Fidelity): 100% company match up to 5%
• Tax Deferred Health Care Savings Programs
• Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet, Legal, ID Theft
• Generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more!

Inclusion and Diversity Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you require assistance or accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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