Research Technician

Georgetown University; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University is seeking a self-motivated researcher to develop organ-on-a-chip and 3D bioprinting work. You will engineer 3D multicellular tissue constructs for tissue regeneration using 3D printing and microfluidic methods, reporting to Dr.

Alimperti and collaborating with lab students and postdocs. The role is designated as on-campus, with a pay range of $18.40–$27.33 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting the University’s commitment to competitive compensation and

Qualifications

• A Bachelor or master degree in a related field such as chemistry, pharmacology, biochemistry, and medicine.
• Familiarity with molecular biology and biochemistry is a plus.
• A minimum of 1 year experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research on organ-on-a-chip and 3D bioprinting.
• Engineer structural/functional 3D multicellular tissue constructs for hard and soft tissue regeneration using 3D printing and microfluidic techniques.
• Work independently and report to Dr. Alimperti, collaborating with students/postdocs in the Alimperti lab.

Job description

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C.

Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Job Overview

This position offers an opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research on organ-on-a-chip and 3D bioprinting. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is excited about biomedical research. The ideal candidate will work on engineering structural/functional 3D multicellular tissue constructs for hard and soft tissue regeneration by using 3D printing and microfluidic techniques.

Work Interactions

The individual will perform independent research and report to Dr. Alimperti. The individual will work and collaborate with students/postdocs at the Alimperti lab.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Bachelor or master degree in a related field such as chemistry, pharmacology, biochemistry, and medicine, is required
• Familiarity with molecular biology and biochemistry is a plus
• A minimum of 1 year experience is required

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation.

Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $18.40 - $27.33

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

EEO Statement

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.

You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

University Overview

We’re a leading research university with a heart. Founded in the decade that the U.S. Constitution was signed, we’re the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Today we’re a forward-looking, diverse community devoted to social justice, restless inquiry and respect for each person’s individual needs and talents.

Grounded in our Jesuit, Catholic identity, the Spirit of Georgetown undergirds everything we do.

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Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.

You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.