Job Title: Biomedical Research Engineer 2
Location: Case Main Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 7808
Job Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Biomedical Research Engineer 2 will carry out research in hemostatic biomaterials that can promote clotting to staunch bleeding, and is applicable in treating bleeding dysfunctions in trauma, surgery and coagulation disorders. Research work will be assigned as an objective to be reached and is reviewed for application of sound professional judgement. The engineer will work towards materials design, synthesis, characterization, in vitro and in vivo evaluation of hemostatic systems utilizing techniques and methodologies developed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develop and synthesize materials using wet chemistry techniques; characterize materials by variety of instrumentation; and evaluate materials for hemostatic properties. Materials development includes manufacture of nanoparticles with such materials and processing of these nanoparticles for in vitro and in vivo studies. Materials characterization would involve standard chemical assays and physical assays for establishing material purity and properties, nanoparticle size and stability characterization. Evaluation will include designing and execution of experiments to test interaction of the materials with blood, cells, tissues etc. via in vitro and in vivo experiments. All responsibilities involve scientific data acquisition and analysis. Understanding materials design properties, engineer nanoparticles, and perform statistical analysis of particle characterization and evaluation data. (50%)Maintain instruments utilized for synthesis, characterization and evaluation of materials and nanoparticles developed in the laboratory. (15%)Mentor and supervise undergraduate researchers who will work in a team. Includes oversight of undergraduate student researchers who will learn making nanoparticles, characterization of nanoparticles and their evaluation in vitro and in vivo. (15%) Write scientific reports. (12%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Attend scientific conferences to present study results and data. Collaborate with laboratories within as well as outside of Case Western, where the Sen Gupta laboratory has joint collaborative projects on development and engineering of cell-interactive materials and nanoparticles. (5%)Perform other duties as assigned (3%)

CONTACTS

Department: Weekly contact with supervisor to discuss study progress and results.

University: May have contact with Case Western Reserve University research for collaborative studies.

External: Occasional contact with Haima Therapeutics to furnish, obtain or exchange data or information.

Students: Moderate contact with students to coordinate actions, resolve problems, and/or address concerns, maintain workflow, make adjustments to work schedules and/or procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position will have no direct supervision of staff employees. Will mentor undergraduate students into specific research skills and instrument use.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 3 to 5 years of related experience.

Education/Licensing: Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Understanding of experimental design and materials design properties, engineering of nanoparticles, and statistical analysis of particle characterization. Ability to acquire data and perform data analysis.Ability to write scientific reports.Technical understanding of instrument function and maintenance is required.Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.Ability to meet consistent attendance.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working indoors in a laboratory setting with blood products and chemical materials. Chemical Safety training and Blood Bourne Pathogen training is mandatory.

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