Research Associate I - College of Engineering - Biomedical Engineering

About the role

Carnegie Mellon University’s Biomedical Engineering (BME) Department is seeking a Research Associate to provide routine and non-routine technical support for laboratory research operations. The position maintains laboratory facilities, equipment, instruments, and supplies while supporting research personnel and study participants. The role assists with planning, preparation, execution, and analysis of in vivo and in vitro research studies, including animal research procedures, data collection, sample processing, record keeping, and compliance with applicable research protocols and regulations. Independent judgment, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment are required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning, preparation, execution, and analysis of in vivo and in vitro experiments, including surgical animal studies.
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, recovery support, perioperative care, and postoperative animal care procedures.
• Conduct experimental setup, sample collection, specimen processing, and laboratory testing activities.
• Maintain accurate animal health, procedural, and study records in accordance with approved protocols.
• Assist investigators with protocol development, study coordination, troubleshooting, and implementation of research procedures.
• Train and support laboratory personnel in research techniques, equipment operation, animal handling, and laboratory best practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 0–1 years’ experience in:
  • Laboratory research experience in biological sciences, biomedical engineering, or related field.
  • Animal research, surgical procedures, anesthesia, data collection and analysis, and laboratory operations management.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements

• Successful Background Check.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits.
• Paid time off and observed holidays.
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Access to Family Concierge Team for childcare navigation.
• Fitness center access.