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Queen's Biomedical Innovation Team (QBiT) - Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

Engineering Society of Queen's University

Queen's Biomedical Innovation Team (QBiT) - Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

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Senior level

Lead and oversee technical aspects of QBiT biomedical device projects: track tasks, support Project Managers and members, organize technical workshops, manage inventory and resources, liaise with mentors and other teams, and supervise project managers.

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The Queen’s Biomedical Innovation Team (QBiT) is an interdisciplinary design team that designs, prototypes, and tests innovative biomedical devices to address healthcare concerns both globally and within our local community.

For the 2026–27 school year, QBiT will be focusing on global health–related biomedical innovation. To learn more about our current and upcoming projects, please visit our website:

https://www.qbitqueensu.ca/

Position Description:

One Chief Technical Officer (CTO) will be hired. The role of the CTO is to lead and oversee the technical aspects of QBiT’s projects. The CTO will help Project Managers continually assess the feasibility of their projects and obtain the resources required to complete projects in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

Keeping track of on-going tasks for the technical projects and sub-teams

Assisting in the planning of technical skill building workshops for general members and Project Managers

Maintaining a current inventory of QBiT’s supplies, and oversee the collection of ordered materials

Helping Project Managers and general team members with any technical issues they may encounter, particularly those related to accessing facilities, tools, professionals, or equipment

Communicating with professors, graduate students, and other technical mentors for project support

Regularly attending executive meetings and providing updates

Corresponding with other design teams to share spaces and tools, if required

Overseeing the Project Managers for all projects

Ideal qualities:

Technical knowledge and experience in mechanical, computer, or electrical engineering

Commitment to the technical teams and QBiT as a whole

Strong leadership qualities, particularly with large and diverse teams

Excellent teamwork and a commitment to collaboration

Strong problem-solving skills

Interview info:

Interviews will take place during June 21st, June 26th, June 27th and June 28th .

QBiT encourages applications from undergraduate students of all backgrounds and experiences and will provide accommodation support to any applicants as required.

If you have any questions about the application or application process, please feel free to contact the incoming co-captains, Ruby Sinclair and Sabrina Packer, at qbit @ engsoc.queensu.ca.

Applications are due June 18th, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST.

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