Research Technician -College of Engineering - Materials Science and Engineering

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The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking a Research Technician to join the Cohen-Karni team. The team is working on integrated multidisciplinary research to develop cutting-edge science and technologies to enhance bioelectrical devices functionality, performance, and longevity. The role involves using unconventional approaches for the design and fabrication of bioelectrical platforms with clinical translation as the goal. The research assistant's main goal will be to assist in the fabrication and deployment of unique electrochemical actuators to tackle grand biomedical challenges such as controlled therapeutics delivery.

Responsibilities

• Performs 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 with academic departments to ensure the maintenance of lab instruments, equipment, and facilities.
• Documents results of lab experiments and 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, or related topics (e.g., 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.
• Ability to work well in a self-paced, independent manner while cooperating with team members and partners is required.
• 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

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

Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Position Type: Staff – Fixed Term
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
Pay Basis: Hourly