What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Research Assistant/Lab Technician position at Aleo BME?
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Aleo BME, Inc. is a technology driven biomaterials company based in State College, PA. The company was founded by a team of passionate scientists from Pennsylvania State University, entrepreneurs, and professional investors in the goal of adapting innovative and transformative biomaterials into various applications to address the unmet challenges in biological, medical, and environmental applications. Aleo BME is currently commercializing revolutionizing technologies in wound healing, surgical glue and sealant, and cosmetic applications.
If you are interested in joining the Aleo BME team, please send your cover letter and resume to admin@aleobme.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Job Description
Aleo BME, Inc. is looking for a Research Assistant or Laboratory Technician to assist the polymer materials development for medical device applications. These positions are also open as intern position for undergraduate or graduate students with flexible working hours.
Responsibilities:
- Assist product formulation screening experiments and evaluation methods development
- Assist product/material testing, characterization and evaluations
- Generate traceable and consistent data to support the development of product functions and manufacturing procedures.
- Write, review and edit test reports and technical documents
Most importantly the successful candidate will be self-motivated, capable of working independently and creatively under general supervision. The ideal candidate will have:
- MS or BS in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline
- A demonstrated ability to do careful and meticulous experimentation; must be accountable.
- Ability to apply sound research techniques, methodology, and logical critical analysis to solve technical problems with enthusiasm in a team environment
- Detailed note-taking and laboratory data organization skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
NOTE: This role involves chemical handling, so familiarity/working knowledge of lab safety is a requirement.