Laboratory Assistant, Chemical And Biological Engineering Ostuni

Laboratory Assistant, Chemical And Biological Engineering
Ostuni
Puglia, Ostuni

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If you have questions about the application process, please refer to the Applicant FAQ's. Posting DetailsPosting Number: 20244182SPosition Title: Laboratory Assistant, Chemical and Biological EngineeringPosition Type: StaffLocation: Villanova, PARecruitment Type: Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule: full-time/12-monthsDepartment: 203-Chemical EngineeringPosition SummaryThe Laboratory Assistant in Chemical and Biological Engineering will support Dr. Laura Bracaglia in running her research program.

The responsibilities of this job include a 50:50 split between research activities related to material development and drug delivery experiments, and administrative and organizational activities. Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe individual will be responsible for helping to synthesize polymers, and to formulate and characterize nanoparticles.

They will also be responsible for maintaining cell cultures, and conducting and analyzing assays using flow cytometry, microscopy, and other assays to describe cell-NP interactions. The individual will be responsible for administrative duties required to sustain the research program, including purchasing and storing supplies, the repair and maintenance of equipment, data management policies, and safety and animal protocol documentation and compliance. The individual is expected to prepare research findings for inclusion in peer-reviewed journals or presentations in national or international conferences. The individual will meet with the research team (fellow researchers, faculty, and other industry peers) to share research progress and inspire new ideas during group brainstorming. Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned. Minimum QualificationsFormal EducationBachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, or related fieldWork ExperienceUndergraduate lab experienceWork SkillsMust have strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

The individual must be able to work independently as well as with others in a productive manner. Specific Job KnowledgeThe individual must have basic lab experience provided at the undergraduate student levelEquipment KnowledgeThe individual must have strong written and verbal communication skills including being well-versed in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Power PointPreferred QualificationsPhysical Requirements and/or Unusual Work HoursTools, machinery and equipment used: Basic lab equipment and software, working at chemical fume hoods and biosafety cabinets. Environmental conditions: There will be exposure to moderately hazardous chemicals (organic solvents) and biological samples, however, risk is mitigated with proper handling techniques and environmental precautions. Physical requirements: Manual dexterity to operate basic wet lab tools (utilizing pipettes, pouring liquids, massing reagents). References NeededMinimum Number of References Needed: 3Maximum Number of References Needed: 3Documents needed to complete your application:Required DocumentsCover Letter / Letter of InterestResume / Curriculum VitaeOptional DocumentsOther Document #J-18808-Ljbffr