Research Assistant - Biomedical Engineering Lab (Part Time)

Bucknell University•East Buffalo Township, PA

2d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Bucknell University seeks a part-time Research Assistant in the Biomedical Engineering Lab. This role involves assisting in research processes, including analyzing samples and performing experiments. The assistant will also contribute to writing, development, and editing of protocols, maintain lab facilities and operations, and collaborate with faculty, students, and facilities personnel. Responsibilities include coordinating with outside vendors for equipment and supply orders, and assisting/advising students on their projects with an emphasis on safety principles and regulations. This position performs related tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the laboratories. Reporting directly to the Biomedical Engineering Department Chair, this part-time, 20 hours/week, 52 weeks/yr position is eligible for limited benefits. This position is donor funded for two years, and may be renewed pending the availability of additional funding and departmental need.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geoscience or closely related field.
Authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree

Responsibilities

Assists with the execution of research experiments and projects by performing routine technical procedures, preparing necessary materials, and following established protocols to ensure accurate data collection.
Maintains research spaces by procurement of materials and monitoring lab inventory.
Maintains detailed and accurate records of all research activities, including data entry and preliminary results, while ensuring documentation complies with institutional and project-specific standards.
Performs maintenance and calibration of the instruments and equipment, troubleshooting problems as they arise.
Coordinates with vendors and/or campus colleagues as needed, to arrange for service or repair.
Keeps laboratories stocked with necessary supplies including gloves, wipes, safety glasses, and other proper PPE such as lab coats and safety shields.
Ensures needed equipment or instruments are available, working and in place for use, and that utensils, glassware, machines are available.
Assists with writing, development, and editing of protocols.
Maintains lab facilities and ongoing operation of the lab.
Collaborates with Facilities personnel, fellow Lab Coordinators, faculty and students.
Coordinates with outside vendors for ordering and delivery of new instruments, equipment, supplies, chemicals, laboratory gases and/or minor equipment.
Assists with and advises students on their project or product design, emphasizing consideration for current safety principles and standards involving regulations.
Performs related tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the laboratories.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling options determined by role
Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
10% employer contribution to retirement plan
Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
Tuition remission for themselves (full-time and part-time faculty and staff)
Tuition remission for spouse/spousal equivalent (full-time faculty and staff)
Various tuition programs for children (full-time faculty and staff)
Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
Comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Fitness center membership