Biomedical Technician III - NW Surgery Center University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterBiomedical Technician III - NW Surgery CenterHouston, TXThe Biomedical Technician III plays a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and continuity of clinical operations, with primary onsite support at the Northwest Surgery Center and travel as needed to other outpatient locations. Experience supporting operating room medical devices is preferred, along with a demonstrated ability to work independently, manage service coordination across multiple sites, and provide effective customer-focused technical support.
Senior Biomedical Engineer – Flight Controller Axiom SpaceSenior Biomedical Engineer – Flight ControllerHouston, TexasDevelop, in collaboration with core systems and the medical operations team, requirements, concepts of operations, processes, on-orbit procedures, flight rules, software tools, console support products, and other documentation required to support Axiom Station design and assembly. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Senior Biomedical Engineer Flight Controller who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
Biomedical Equipment Technician I Quest Diagnostics IncBiomedical Equipment Technician IHouston, TXPay range: $20.90+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Requires a logical thought process, accountability, physical dexterity, and the ability to clearly/effectively communicate with team members and lab personnel outside the department.
Biomedical Technician Fresenius Medical CareBiomedical TechnicianHouston, TexasWe have a Biomedical Technician specific career ladder with three potential levels of Biomedical Technician role as well as a leadership path from Area Technical Operations Manager, Regional Technical Operations Manager, and Senior Director Technical Services, overseen by a Vice President of Technical Services and supported by Corporate Biomedical Support Managers. • Performs initial and annual verification and ongoing monitoring of patient care staff’s technique for testing water system, assuring tests and documentation comply with manufacturer’s specifications for the devices and test equipment used.
Biomedical Engineer (Digital OR Integration Specialist) BrainLAB Ltd.Biomedical Engineer (Digital OR Integration Specialist)Houston, TX$70,000–$80,000 / yearRelevant medical & integrated components include: Computer Workstation, Server, Virtual Environment, Video to Data Encoder & Decoder, Audio Amplifier & Mixer, Network Switch, Fiber Cabling, Copper Cabling & other components. Brainlab's OR Integration Specialist perform custom installations, repairs, maintenance and general support for the company's Operating Room (OR) Integration & Ceiling-Mounted Image Guided-Surgery product portfolio.
MILITARY DOD SKILLBRIDGE Biomedical Technician (Houston, TX) GE HealthCareMILITARY DOD SKILLBRIDGE Biomedical Technician (Houston, TX)Houston, TexasSeparating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service.
MILITARY DOD SKILLBRIDGE Biomedical Technician (Houston, TX) GE HealthCare Technologies IncMILITARY DOD SKILLBRIDGE Biomedical Technician (Houston, TX)Houston, TXSeparating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service.
Biomedical Operations Manager DaVita IncBiomedical Operations ManagerHouston, TXManages Biomedical Specialists (BSS) within assigned area, including the hiring, promotion, discipline, professional development, and discharge of teammates as needed with approval from the Group Biomed Director (GBD) and, if needed, the Division Vice President (DVP) and People Services Manager. Creates and fosters an environment of trust and effective, open communication within the biomedical community and with operations and clinical teams to interpret technical policies and procedures, to create clarity, and to generate options and solutions.
Manager, Clinical Biomedical Engineering - School of Behavioral Health Sciences University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonManager, Clinical Biomedical Engineering - School of Behavioral Health SciencesHouston, TXPosition Key Accountabilities:Oversee epilepsy clinical operations to ensure appropriate service levels through personnel management, which involves effectively resolving issues directly or through the direction of staff, monitoring and evaluating staff for ongoing and annual performance appraisal, managing technician workloads, onboarding and training EEG staff to navigate and use new software, technology, and methodologies. Perform anatomical image processing to identify seizure focus: MRI morphometric analysis, regional parcellation, PET/SPECT to MRI fusion, quantitative testing to study heterogeneous brain differences, signal process EEG data and perform source localization using MatLab, BESA, Curry, BrainStorm, etc.
Biomedical Technician Supervisor MD AndersonBiomedical Technician SupervisorHouston, TXThe Biomedical Technician Supervisor supports the Clinical Engineering department by overseeing maintenance, calibration, installation, upgrades, and technical support for patient medical and other electronic equipment across the institution. Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience.
Biomedical Engineer CRAIG TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Biomedical EngineerHouston, TX$104,000–$119,000 / yearThe central focus of the laboratory is both to characterize the risks to performance of critical operational tasks and the development of countermeasures to mitigate the space flight-related changes in nervous system function associated with g-state transitions. The laboratory supports ground-based research on a variety of platforms and in-flight investigations, including crew health monitoring, risk mitigation operational activities and countermeasures evaluation and validation research.
Associate Professor/Professor (Tenured/Tenure-Track) - Artificial Intelligence (AI), D. Bradley McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics (MSBMI) UTHealthAssociate Professor/Professor (Tenured/Tenure-Track) - Artificial Intelligence (AI), D. Bradley McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics (MSBMI)Houston, TXFull timeThe D. Bradley McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics (MSBMI) at UTHealth Houston invites applications for tenured or tenure-track, Associate Professor or Professor positions with a primary focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the following departments: Department of Health Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Faculty have access to large-scale clinical, imaging, and molecular datasets, as well as enterprise platforms supporting AI research, digital twins, and learning health systems.
Seasonal Hire - McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics UTHealthSeasonal Hire - McWilliams School of Biomedical InformaticsHouston, TXFull timeUTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees .
Adjunct Faculty - Biomedical Engineering University of HoustonAdjunct Faculty - Biomedical EngineeringHouston, TXIndividuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained. Description: The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Houston offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate-level course and has occasional openings for temporary, part-time Adjunct Faculty.
Post Doctoral Fellow - Biomedical Engineering University of HoustonPost Doctoral Fellow - Biomedical EngineeringHouston, TXMQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. The laboratory is equipped with excellent facilities and state-of-the-art equipment to perform basic molecular biology, vector engineering for non-viral gene therapy, electrophysiology, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), fundus imaging, light and electron microscopy, and protein chemistry.
Researcher 2 Nat Phys Science - Biomedical Engineering University of HoustonResearcher 2 Nat Phys Science - Biomedical EngineeringHouston, TXThe lab employs molecular, cellular, electrophysiological and biochemical approaches to investigate the mechanism of photoreceptor cell death and the application of gene therapy in mice expressing mutant forms of photoreceptor-specific genes that are equivalent to human variants. Additional Posting Information: A Researcher 2 position is available in a laboratory devoted to biochemical and molecular studies of the mammalian retina in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Houston.
Research Lab Manager - Biomedical Engineering University of HoustonResearch Lab Manager - Biomedical EngineeringHouston, TX$49,400–$56,200 / yearAdditional Posting Information: Coordinate the development and monitoring of the budget, including oversight of financial activities and coordination of grant-related processes. Manage procurement activities, including initiating purchases and reconciling P-Card transactions in compliance with university financial policies and procedures.
Associate Professor/Professor (Tenured/Tenure-Track) - Artificial Intelligence (AI), D. Bradley McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics (MSBMI) University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonAssociate Professor/Professor (Tenured/Tenure-Track) - Artificial Intelligence (AI), D. Bradley McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics (MSBMI)Houston, TXThe D. Bradley McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics (MSBMI) at UTHealth Houston invites applications for tenured or tenure-track, Associate Professor or Professor positions with a primary focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the following departments: Department of Health Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceDepartment of Clinical and Health InformaticsDepartment of Bioinformatics and Systems MedicineThe McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics is the nation's first school of biomedical informatics and a global leader in AI, data science, and health informatics. Located in the Texas Medical Center-the largest medical complex in the world-the school collaborates closely with:UTHealth Houston schools and clinical enterprises Memorial Hermann Health System Harris Health University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Other institutions in the Texas Medical Center UT System health institutionsFaculty have access to large-scale clinical, imaging, and molecular datasets, as well as enterprise platforms supporting AI research, digital twins, and learning health systems.
NewBiomedical Site Specialist. NeoGenomics LaboratoriesBiomedical Site Specialist.Houston, TXThe Biomedical Site Specialist is a hybrid role supporting smaller or satellite NeoGenomics laboratory locations, where one team member provides both hands-on biomedical equipment support and CMMS coordination. This position performs installation, preventive maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and calibration of laboratory equipment while also managing Qualer CMMS administration, vendor coordination, work orders, asset tracking, and regulatory documentation.
Open Rank, Non-Tenure Instruction Faculty, Clinical and Health Informatics, School of Biomedical Informatics University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonOpen Rank, Non-Tenure Instruction Faculty, Clinical and Health Informatics, School of Biomedical InformaticsHouston, TXfor description go to https://careers.uth.tmc.edu/us/en/job/UHHUHHUS26000155EXTERNALENUS/Open-Rank,-Non-Tenure-Instruction-Faculty,-Clinical-and-Health-Informatics,-School-of-Biomedical-Informatics.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonPostdoctoral Research Fellow - McWilliams School of Biomedical InformaticsHouston, TXfor description go to https://careers.uth.tmc.edu/us/en/job/UHHUHHUS26000154EXTERNALENUS/Postdoctoral-Research-Fellow---McWilliams-School-of-Biomedical-Informatics.
TEACHER-SCIENCE (BIOMEDICAL) - ( 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR) Harmony Public SchoolsTEACHER-SCIENCE (BIOMEDICAL) - ( 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR)Houston, TXFor description, see this url: https://harmonypublicschoolstxemployees.munisselfservice.com/employmentopportunities/ApplicationEntry.aspx?form=TEAC&req=10944&sreq=1&desc=TEACHER-SCIENCE+(BIOMEDICAL)+-++(+26-27+SCHOOL+YEAR).
Field Service Technician - Houston, TX Erbe USAorporatedField Service Technician - Houston, TXHouston, TexasEnsures all necessary paperwork, emails, vendor credentialing, expense reports, and training are accurate and up to date; likewise, ensures tools, supplies, parts, etc. are well maintained and fully stocked. Provides consistent on-going support to key customers through technical phone support, product installation, and service support to customers in the field.
Biomed Equipment Technician III Houston Methodist HospitalBiomed Equipment Technician IIIHouston, TXAt Houston Methodist, the Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) III position is responsible for providing technical & On-Call support on the analysis, maintenance, calibration, installation, and upgrades on all assigned medical and other electronic equipment and demonstrate technical support for all modalities of medical, surgical, and other therapeutic equipment, and conduct safety inspections for the institution and to meet regulatory guidelines. As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation's largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program.
Rice360 Research Engineer Rice UniversityRice360 Research EngineerHouston, TX$48,000–$52,000 / yearThe Research Engineer works in the development of low-cost healthcare technologies designed by Rice360 and is primarily responsible for conducting research and prototype development, collecting data, performing basic statistical analysis, proofreading and editing published written work, and drafting abstracts, articles, reports, and other publications. The NEST360 alliance is working with African governments to transform hospital newborn care by installing a bundle of rugged devices, educating clinicians to use devices and biomedical engineers to maintain them, and implementing locally-owned data dashboards to drive uptake and quality.
Field Service Engineer II - Houston, TX Territory WerfenField Service Engineer II - Houston, TX TerritoryHouston, TexasRemote$40–$48 / hourBuilds and maintains relationships with customers to retain North American customer install base while performing thorough installations, repairs, preventative maintenance, and product enhancement activities on highly complex Werfen instrumentation and systems. Provides customer support with on-site visits to perform and complete installations, cost effective repairs, preventative maintenance, and product enhancement service activities on Werfen instruments and systems.
Biomed Equipment Technician II Houston Methodist HospitalBiomed Equipment Technician IIHouston, TXAt Houston Methodist, the Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) II position is responsible for providing technical support for general medical equipment, physiological monitoring, surgical equipment, and conduct safety inspections for the organization and meet regulatory guidelines through the analysis, maintenance, calibration, installation, and upgrades on assigned medical and other electronic equipment. As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation's largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program.
Rice360 Global Health Post-Baccalaureate Fellow Rice UniversityRice360 Global Health Post-Baccalaureate FellowHouston, TX$46,000–$48,000 / yearThe Global Health Post-Baccalaureate Fellow works in the development of low-cost healthcare technologies designed by Rice360 and is primarily responsible for supporting research by conducting basic research and prototype development, collecting data, performing basic statistical analysis, proofreading and editing published written work, and drafting abstracts, articles, reports, and other publications. The NEST360 alliance is working with African governments to transform hospital newborn care by installing a bundle of rugged devices, educating clinicians to use devices and biomedical engineers to maintain them, and implementing locally-owned data dashboards to drive uptake and quality.
Human Performance Research Assistant (Engineer) KBR IncHuman Performance Research Assistant (Engineer)Houston, TXYou will: • Coordinate human research studies and engineering evaluations, including scheduling and integration with study teams and stakeholders • Support the development and research of vehicle and space suit exploration atmospheres to mitigate decompression sickness • Support CO2 exposure evaluation, EVA/spacewalk physiological characterization, and development of computational models • Implement research activities defined in strategic roadmaps • Prepare study documentation such as IRB protocols, test plans, TRR packages, and progress reports • Design and maintain data acquisition systems • Perform equipment setup, calibration, and monitoring for tests and evaluations • Monitor human subjects and collect physiological data during research studies and/or operational training, including at analog and field locations • Perform other duties as assigned. Desired: • Experience with implementing human subject research • Ability to critically analyze data and perform statistical analysis • Experience with spaceflight analogs and/or simulations • Experience preparing technical reports • Experience with bioinstrumentation and data acquisition systems • Experience with CAD and modeling tools (SolidWorks, ProE, Blender, Polyworks) • Experience with MATLAB, R, Python, or equivalent programming tools.
Principal Design Verification Engineer LivaNova PlcPrincipal Design Verification EngineerHouston, TX$150,000–$175,000 / yearSkills and Experience: • Verification Engineer, Design Verification Engineer, Systems Verification Engineer, Test Engineer, Systems Test Engineer, Medical device product development (e.g., 21 CFR 820.30 & ISO 13485), risk management (e.g., ISO 14971) and associated processes (e.g., IEC 60601-1, IEC 62304) - see Appendix Table 1 • Test method/equipment development and validation • Test automation or requirement management applications • Software testing including mobile, cloud and web browser applications • Working knowledge of Git and Object Oriented Programming (OOP), e.g., C/C++/C#, Java, Python • Preferred experience in active implantables for neuromodulation • Preferred experience in verifying complex electro-mechanical-software systems. Education: • Bachelor of Science (BS) or higher degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent • Preferred degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Postdoctoral Associate - Bioengineering Rice UniversityPostdoctoral Associate - BioengineeringHouston, TXSpecifically, we aim to encapsulate a next-generation polio vaccine inside particles fabricated using the Particles Uniformly Liquified and Sealed to Encapsulate Drug (PULSED) platform to offset the timing of release from a co-delivered soluble vaccine to prevent immunological interference. Position Summary: The McHugh Lab in the Departments of Bioengineering and Chemistry at Rice University (Houston, TX) seeks to hire a postdoctoral associate working in the area of chemistry to develop novel materials for controlled vaccine delivery.
Field Service Software Engineer ARTIDISField Service Software EngineerHouston, TXThe ARTIDIS nanotechnology platform integrates different types of clinical data into the ARTIDISNET digital platform, allowing physicians to significantly shorten the current diagnostic process and benefit both the patient and the healthcare system. The position acts as an interface between field operations and the software development team, ensuring that issues identified in real-world environments are properly analyzed, documented, and communicated for continuous product improvement.
Senior Consultant Biomechanical Engineer RimkusSenior Consultant Biomechanical EngineerHouston, TXProvides human-injury impact analysis in vehicular accidents, amusement park ride accidents, and cases involving falls or falling objects by performing occupant motion studies to determine injury potential/causation, seatbelt use, the effects of airbag interaction, and determination of occupant positions. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk on slope roofs, sit, climb ladders, bend, climb inside attics and crawl under homes and tunnels, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites.
Manufacturing Engineer Intern LivaNova PlcManufacturing Engineer InternHouston, TXIf you are concerned that an offer of employment might be a scam or that the recruiter is not legitimate, please verify by searching for "See Open Jobs" on https://www.livanova.com/en-us/careers, and check that all recruitment emails come from an @livanova.com email address. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Quality Engineer II Halma PlcQuality Engineer IIHouston, TXThis role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving technical problems, leading investigations, improving processes, and working cross-functionally to make measurable quality improvements. We have successfully addressed the need for minimally invasive, posterior, lateral and anterior surgical approaches to the spine, and have introduced access instrumentation for neurological, orthopedic and cardiothoracic procedures.
Software Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer for Space Applications The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory IncSoftware Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer for Space ApplicationsHouston, TXDraper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. • Independently contributes high quality content for technical reports and presentations which shows an understanding of their task and an awareness of the intended audience.
RF & Communication Mission System Engineer The Charles Stark Draper LaboratoryRF & Communication Mission System EngineerHouston, TexasThe role is ideal for a communication system engineer who has both strong motivation to understand the end-to-end system, and the maturity and good judgement to advise both Draper and NASA Programs and Engineering leadership toward a successful mission, as well as expanding the capability for future missions. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.
Research Technician III (McHugh) Rice UniversityResearch Technician III (McHugh)Houston, TX$19.74–$22.69 / hourThe research involves fabricating microparticle-based delivery platforms designed to modulate antigen release timing and reduce immunological interference between co-delivered vaccines, including the encapsulation of a next-generation polio vaccine using the Particles Uniformly Liquified and Sealed to Encapsulate Drug (PULSED) platform. We seek greater representation of women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans in disciplines in which they have historically been underrepresented; to attract international students from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought; and to support an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our diverse community.
Clinical Investigation Technician (Certified Phlebotomist) - Breast Medical Oncology MD AndersonClinical Investigation Technician (Certified Phlebotomist) - Breast Medical OncologyHouston, TXCoordinates departmental efforts to identify potential patients in the clinics and on the in-patient floors: • Draw blood samples and retrieve lab and/or tissue samples from Diagnostic Laboratory and other hospital locations as required per protocol. This department seeks to improve the survival of breast cancer patients, provide new knowledge through research, patient-centered clinical care, cancer prevention, and education and outreach with the ultimate goal of eliminating breast cancer.
Digital OR Integration Specialist BrainLAB Ltd.Digital OR Integration SpecialistHouston, TX$70,000–$80,000 / yearRelevant medical & integrated components include: Computer Workstation, Server, Virtual Environment, Video to Data Encoder & Decoder, Audio Amplifier & Mixer, Network Switch, Fiber Cabling, Copper Cabling & other components. Brainlab's OR Integration Specialist perform custom installations, repairs, maintenance and general support for the company's Operating Room (OR) Integration & Ceiling-Mounted Image Guided-Surgery product portfolio.
NewSenior Facility Equipment Technician Texas Children's HospitalSenior Facility Equipment TechnicianTXTexas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children's Health Plan, the nation's first HMO focused on children; Texas Children's Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children's Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world.
Histology Technician Certified CommonSpirit HealthHistology Technician CertifiedHouston, TXOpt 2: HS and 60 college/university semester hrs, with a combination of 12 hrs biology and chemistry (must include both) AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing and staining. Opt 3: Associates degree with a combination of 12 hrs biology and chemistry (must include both) AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing and staining.
Senior Research Administration Associate - Pre Award Baylor College of MedicineSenior Research Administration Associate - Pre AwardHouston, TX$79,092–$93,000 / yearPrimary responsibilities will include the financial management activities of grants in pre-award areas: submissions requirements (BCM and the funding institution such as the NIH, CDC and others), budget creation, cost assessment, account creation, financial set-up, sub-award management, resource allocation, internal and external reporting requirements, and managing the full award life cycle, from application to award closeout. Communicates with BCM Accounting, Sponsored Programs, Grants & Contracts Office, and collaborating institutions to ensure awards and independent consultant agreements are established and executed in a timely manner.