Biomaterials Co-op - September

Aspect Biosystems • Vancouver, BC

14h • CA$3,750 - CA$4,000

About The Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic Biomaterials Co-op to be part of a multidisciplinary R&D team responsible for the chemistry/polymer chemistry required to produce biomaterials. In this role, you will provide support for the material formulations, bio-analytical assays, and polymer modification. This is an exciting opportunity for you to work closely with a team of engineers, cell biologists, and biomaterials experts, to develop bioprinted tissues that could transform the way we develop medicines and treat disease.

Requirements

• You are a student enrolled in biomedical engineering, polymer chemistry, chemical engineering or similar programs.
• You understand and know how to manipulate formulations and you have a passion for biomaterials, tissue engineering, or therapeutic tissue applications.
• Demonstrated ability to identify innovative working solutions to problems with challenging constraints.
• You have superior written and verbal communication skills. You are an active listener who can communicate to different audiences in diverse situations.
• You have outstanding attention to detail, and experimental and process rigor. You take pride in your work and strive for excellence in the work you do.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 3D bioprinting would be highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supporting development and functionalization of synthetic or natural polymers that support therapeutic cell function and tissue transplant suitability.
• Formulating and characterizing bioinks, buffers and solutions to use in bioprinting processes for therapeutic applications.
• Executing assays to characterize biomaterial formulations for physicochemical properties, printability, biological function, stability, and toxicity.
• Executing morphometric, mechanical, and stability tests to characterize bioprinted hydrogels.
• Creating experimental reports and presenting experiments to key stakeholders.
• Documenting all work and following good documentation practice.
• Assisting in troubleshooting and investigations, identifying ways to optimize procedures or documentation.

Benefits

• Our strength has always been in our diversity. Different people, thinking differently, unified in creating a world that is better for us all. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone on our team.
• All aspects of employment — including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or terminate — are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, citizenship status, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other status protected under federal, state, provincial, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed