Research Associate II - Traverso Lab
About The Position
In this role, you will be part of the fabrication team at The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard , comprised of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, imaging specialists, and microfabrication and micro/nano technology experts. The work with this multidisciplinary group of researchers will cover design, fabrication, and testing of medical devices with a specific focus on novel drug delivery devices. The position also covers many aspects of design and fabrication, including work with microfabrication, 3D printers (SLA and FDM), CNC milling, injection molding, laser micromachining, and many other mechanical fabrication/testing equipment.
Requirements
- Pursuing a research position post-graduation from a B.S or M.S., or equivalent in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field
- At least 6 months of relevant experience (co-op and internships considered). An ideal candidate will have a research background in biomedical engineering as well as hands-on experience/rapid prototyping skills, but training to gain further skills will be available.
- Candidate must have self-motivation and willingness to learn new tools and techniques; strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; comfort summarizing and reporting results to interdisciplinary researchers; commitment to exceeding standards and producing accurate, high-quality work; meticulous attention to detail; practiced documentation skills; and ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
Nice To Haves
- CAD/CAM (SolidWorks or Fusion360)
- Biomedical device design and development
- Material characterization (biomaterials and plastics, experience with Instron testing machines)
- Additive manufacturing/3D Printing (FDM and SLA)
- Subtractive manufacturing (manual and CNC machining)
- Plastic injection molding (extrusion, injection molding, and compression molding)
- Instron mechanical testing
- Documentation skills and skills in writing standard operating procedures
- Multiphysics simulations (ex. COMSOL)
- Spray coating
- Drug delivery/pharmaceutical sciences
- Microfabrication background
- Matlab/Arduino programming
Responsibilities
- Work with postdocs to design prototype medical devices and drug delivery systems
- Operate and maintain mechanical fabrication/testing equipment
- Formulate and perform chemical/mechanical characterization of polymeric materials for drug delivery
- Execute statistical analysis of experiments
- Summarize and document research results/findings
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- a 401(k) retirement plan
- flexible spending and health savings accounts
- at least 13 paid holidays
- winter closure
- paid time off
- parental and family care leave
- an employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
