Research Assistant - Biomedical Engineering Lab (Part Time)

Job Summary

Bucknell University seeks a part time Research Assistant in the Biomedical Engineering Lab. The person in this role serves as an assistant in the process of research. They will work in the lab to analyze samples and perform experiments. They will assist with writing, development, and editing of protocols; maintain lab facilities and ongoing operation of the lab, and collaborate with Facilities personnel, fellow Lab Coordinators, faculty and students.

What You Will Do

• Assists with the execution of research experiments and projects by performing routine technical procedures, preparing necessary materials, and following established protocols to ensure accurate data collection.
• Maintains research spaces by procurement of materials and monitoring lab inventory.
• Maintains detailed and accurate records of all research activities, including data entry and preliminary results, while ensuring documentation complies with institutional and project-specific standards.
• Performs maintenance and calibration of the instruments and equipment, troubleshooting problems as they arise.
• Collaborates with vendors and/or campus colleagues as needed, to arrange for service or repair.
• Keeps laboratories stocked with necessary supplies including gloves, wipes, safety glasses, and other proper PPE such as lab coats and safety shields. Ensures needed equipment or instruments are available, working and in place for use, and that utensils, glassware, machines are available.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geoscience or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree

Salary Range

$17.16 - $21.45 per hour

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Tuition remission for spouses/spousal equivalents and children for full-time members of the faculty and staff
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

Inclusive Excellence

Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.