Co-op - Process Engineering (Organ Manufacturing Group)

About the role

This is an educational position requiring basic knowledge and understanding of material science fundamentals, 3D printing processes, tissue engineering, and manufacturing to support research and development in production of 3D-printed lung scaffolds suitable for recellularization. The selected Co-op will jump straight into hands-on, high-impact work with scientists who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in organ manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Assist a project lead/scientist in one of the following areas:
• Materials application development, including ink formulations and printing and post-processing efforts.
• Cellularization methods of 3D printed scaffolds to generate physiologically and biologically relevant tissue engineered lung constructs.
• Develop, evaluate and/or improve methods for 3D printing lung scaffolds using hydrogels
• Design and conduct print process experiments for lung scaffold printing to achieve consistent, high fidelity 3d printed lung scaffolds
• Assess mechanical and material properties of 3D printed constructs
• Validate 3D printer hardware & software and communicate findings
• Communicate and collaborate across functions within the organ manufacturing group
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Candidates must be at least a rising undergraduate junior and actively enrolled student in an academic program for the duration of the assignment; pursuing BA/BS, MS, PhD in Biomedical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related discipline.
• Experience with 3D bioprinting (DLP/SLA)
• Experience working in a hands-on laboratory environment with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail, knowledge of good lab practices (GLP), and experience following experimental methods and protocols
• 1+ years’ experience working in a hands-on lab environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Available 40 hours/week to work onsite in Manchester, NH office
• Ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally, and utilize internal and external resources to resolve complex issues in creative, efficient, and effective ways
• Ability to initiate and manage day-to-day tasks effectively, multi-tasking as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Rising undergraduate junior, actively enrolled student, pursuing BA/BS, MS, PhD in Biomedical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related discipline.
• Preferred qualifications: Experience with hydrogels & polymer chemistry, proficiency with 3D modeling software (Solidworks, OnShape, Fusion 360, etc.), experience using fluidic systems & ventilators, experience using confocal microscope and µ-CT, experience with Finite Element Methods and Commercial FEM packages (COMSOL).