Research Technician -College of Engineering - Materials Science and Engineering

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 is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands‑on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

As one of the oldest forms of applied science and engineering, Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Metallurgical Engineering was founded in 1906 and named after its emphasis on the study of metals. Since then, our field has broadened to include all classes of materials from ceramics and polymers to semiconductors and biological materials. Whereas early eras of civilization were widely identified by human’s ability to work with new material (Stone Age, Bronze Age), today our abilities and projects span a variety of materials and combine everything from physics and chemistry to civil and electrical engineering.

Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking a Research Technician to join the Cohen‑Karni team. We are currently working on integrated multidisciplinary research to develop cutting edge science and technologies to enhance bioelectrical devices functionality, performance, and longevity. We will be using unconventional approaches for the design and fabrication of bioelectrical platforms with clinical translation as the goal. The research assistant 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.

Core 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

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

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

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 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 buspass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access , and much more!

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Researchers

Position Type

Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Hourly

More Information:

• Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal OpportunityEmployer/Disability/Veteran.
• Statement of Assurance