Bioelectrochemistry Research Technician

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Bus pass

Family Concierge Team

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s Cohen‑Karni team seeks a Research Technician to advance bioelectrical devices through fabrication and deployment of electrochemical actuators for potential clinical translation.

The role involves assisting in multidisciplinary experiments, maintaining lab operations, and coordinating with students and partners to meet research milestones. Pittsburgh-based, full-time position with competitive benefits.

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.

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.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• 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

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s Cohen‑Karni team seeks a Research Technician to advance bioelectrical devices through fabrication and deployment of electrochemical actuators for potential clinical translation.

The role involves assisting in multidisciplinary experiments, maintaining lab operations, and coordinating with students and partners to meet research milestones. Pittsburgh-based, full-time position with competitive benefits.