Cmu
Research Technician -College of Engineering - Materials Science and Engineering
Pittsburgh, PA, USA · Part-time
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About the role
- Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world's most renowned education institutions.
- With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn't imagine the future, we invent it.
- Since then, our field has broadened to include all classes of materials from ceramics and polymers to semiconductors and biological materials.
Responsibilities
- Performs some equipment or instrument repair. Performs lab set-up and preparation for experiments or instruction.
- Maintains lab inventory, ordering supplies as needed. Works to academic departments to ensure the maintenance of lab instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Documents results of lab experiments. Maintains databases and other files or records.
Requirements
- BSc in Materials Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering on topics related to (implanted) bioelectronics, electrocatalysis and/or electrochemistry is required.
- Coursework in electrochemistry is required.
- Experience with chemical wet lab work is required.
- Experience with in vivo experimentation is desired.
- Experience programming in Matlab and/or Python is desired.
- Experience with SEM/TEM/Raman/XPS/XRD is desired.
- The ability to work well in a self-paced, independent manner, while working well in cooperation with team members and partners is required.
- A commitment to meet research project deadlines is required.
- A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
Benefits
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- Ensures appropriate and safe handling of all lab stock and supplies.
Company info
- As one of the oldest forms of applied science and engineering, Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Metallurgical Engineering was founded in 1906 and named after its emphasis on the study of metals.
- At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment.
- We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity.
- We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
- Please visit " Why Carnegie Mellon " to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
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