Research Engineer/Associate
About The Position
Temple University's School of Engineering is searching for a Research Engineer / Associate to perform research and development in the areas of water purification, environmental engineering, and bioengineering. The researcher will conduct research on emerging contaminants of concern in water, analysis and fate of microplastics and nanoplastics in tissue samples, interactions of micro/nano-plastics (MNPs) and antimicrobial resistant genes (ARGs), and their removal from water. The researcher works with cell cultures, performs spectroscopic analysis of MPs and NPs in tissues, writes research reports, and creates manuscripts for journal publications and proposals. If needed, the researcher will be expected to learn and operate instruments such as UPLC, LC/MS and others. They also manage laboratory safety aspects. This is a grant funded position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 3 years of directly related experience
- Experience performing RT-qPCR
- Experience with brightfield and fluorescence microscopy, including sample preparation and image analysis
- Experience with both in vitro and in vivo models, including small animal handling (e.g., mice and rats), in compliance with ethical and regulatory standards
- Experience with microplastics measurement and removal from water; and leaching of endocrine disrupting compounds from plastics
- Hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, including maintenance, expansion, and plating of cell lines
- Hands-on experience processing ex vivo samples for histology and immunohistochemistry (IHC), including tissue fixation, sectioning, staining, and analysis.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Nice To Haves
- MS degree in Bioengineering
- 2 or more years of experience in the environmental engineering area
- Experience in bioengineering and environmental engineering
- Ability to work with cell cultures
- Operate instruments such as qPCR, FTIR, O-PTIR, and other standard bioengineering and environmental engineering lab equipment
- In depth knowledge of water purification methods for ARBs and ARGs
- Experience with microplastics in water and endocrine disrupting chemicals from plastics
- Experience with both in vitro and in vivo models
- Hands-on experience in relevant research protocols including mammalian cell culture, and maintenance, expansion, and plating of cell lines
- Hands-on experience processing ex vivo samples for histology and immunohistochemistry (IHC), including tissue fixation, sectioning, staining, and analysis
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization using statistical software (e.g., JMP, MATLAB, ImageJ, or equivalent tools)
Responsibilities
- Performs research and development in the areas of water purification, environmental engineering, and bioengineering.
- Conducts research on emerging contaminants of concern in water, analysis and fate of microplastics and nanoplastics in tissue samples, interactions of micro/nano-plastics (MNPs) and antimicrobial resistant genes (ARGs), and their removal from water.
- Works with cell cultures.
- Performs spectroscopic analysis of MPs and NPs in tissues.
- Writes research reports.
- Creates manuscripts for journal publications and proposals.
- Learns and operates instruments such as UPLC, LC/MS and others as needed.
- Manages laboratory safety aspects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
- Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION-FREE
- A generous retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
