Research Senior Technician

Works under the direct supervision of Dr. Derek Hansford on extracellular vesicle microfluidic affinity collection technology; assist with experimental set up and operation in Prof. Hansfords lab in the Department of Biomedical Engineering in Fontana Laboratory and with collaborators in their lab spaces; data acquisition of properties of extracellular vesicles; cell culture in adherent bioreactors for extracellular vesicle growth and harvest of known cell phenotypes; fabrication of microfluidic affinity capture and release chips for selective collection of extracellular vesicles; support and mentor other laboratory members and collaborating lab members and students; maintains and manages laboratory equipment; assists with research supply maintenance; assists with writing publications and research grant applications.

Qualifications

Required: BS in Engineering (Biomedical, Chemical, Materials, or Equivalent) or equivalent experience required (4 years of relevant experience required with High School diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 0 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree. )

Desired: previous research experience with microfluidic chip fabrication and operation, affinity capture of extracellular vesicles, and cell culture in adherent bioreactors