Research Technician - College of Engineering - BioMedical Engineering

About the role

The Biomedical Engineering (BME) Department at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Research Technician to join the Cohen-Karni team in the Hybrid-Nanomaterials and Nano-Bioelectronics Group. The position involves assisting in the fabrication and deployment of unique electrochemical actuators to tackle grand biomedical challenges such as controlled therapeutics delivery.

Responsibilities

• Performs some equipment or instrument repair.
• Performs lab set-up and preparation for experiments or instruction.
• Ensures appropriate and safe handling of all lab stock and supplies.
• Instructs lab students in same.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Maintains lab inventory, ordering supplies as needed.
• Works to academic departments to ensure the maintenance of lab instruments, equipment, and facilities.
• Documents results of lab experiments.
• Maintains databases and other files or records.
• Works with students to collect and tabulate homework and experiment reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BSc in Materials Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering on topics related to (implanted) bioelectronics, electrocatalysis and/or electrochemistry is required.
• Coursework in electrochemistry is required.
• Experience with chemical wet lab work is required.
• Experience with in vivo experimentation is desired.
• Experience programming in Matlab and/or Python is desired.
• Experience with SEM/TEM/Raman/XPS/XRD is desired.
• The ability to work well in a self-paced, independent manner, while working well in cooperation with team members and partners is required.
• A commitment to meet research project deadlines is required.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements

• Successful background check.

Benefits

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits. Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!