Research Technician, Department of Engineering

About the role

Perform experiments in translational research projects in cardiovascular engineering and therapeutics. The project focuses on the development and testing of new clinical devices and therapy. The technician will be involved in setting up ex vivo bioreactors, tissue harvest, setting up and sterilizing pumps, tubing, and connectors. The technician is expected to test new approaches, address technical problems, present results to the group, design follow-up experiments, and maintain well-documented lab records.

Responsibilities

• Performs and designs research experiments.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of research.
• Prepares reagents for research.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Participates in and presents data at weekly lab meetings.
• Assists in preparation of manuscripts.
• Performs basic maintenance on laboratory equipment (cleans, disassembles, stores, replaces, and orders parts).
• Organizes and accurately maintains written records of experimental procedures and data collection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Biomedical, Health & Exercise, Physics, or Biology.
• Experience in working in a laboratory setting with experience in tissue culture.
• Skills in the safe and accurate use of biological and chemical reagents.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and other relevant software.
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to organize workflow and coordinate activities.
• Ability to work in a group as part of a team.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in experimental systems.

Physical Requirements

• Medium work: climbing, crouching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing.
• Visual acuity to determine neatness and thoroughness of work assignments.

Environmental Conditions

Subject to both inside and outside activities.

Schedule

Part time