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Posting Number:	20244182S
Position Title:	Laboratory Assistant, Chemical and Biological Engineering
Position Type:	Staff
Location:	Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type:	Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule:	full-time/12-months
Avg Hours Week
Department:	203-Chemical Engineering
Position Summary:	The Laboratory Assistant in Chemical and Biological Engineering will support Dr. Laura Bracaglia in running her research program. The responsibilities of this job include a 50:50 split between research activities related to material development and drug delivery experiments, and administrative and organizational activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:	The individual will be responsible for helping to synthesize polymers, and to formulate and characterize nanoparticles. They will also be responsible for maintaining cell cultures, and conducting and analyzing assays using flow cytometry, microscopy, and other assays to describe cell-NP interactions. The individual will be responsible for administrative duties required to sustain the research program, including purchasing and storing supplies, the repair and maintenance of equipment, data management policies, and safety and animal protocol documentation and compliance. The individual is expected to prepare research findings for inclusion in peer-reviewed journals or presentations in national or international conferences. The individual will meet with the research team (fellow researchers, faculty, and other industry peers) to share research progress and inspire new ideas during group brainstorming. Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:	Formal Education Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, or related field Work Experience Undergraduate lab experience Work Skills (e.g., written and verbal communication skills) Must have strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills. The individual must be able to work independently as well as with others in a productive manner. Specific Job Knowledge (e.g., knowledge of principles and procedures related to field and area) The individual must have basic lab experience provided at the undergraduate student level Equipment Knowledge The individual must have strong written and verbal communication skills including being well-versed in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:	Tools, machinery and equipment used: Basic lab equipment and software, working at chemical fume hoods and biosafety cabinets, Environmental conditions: (any unusual/adverse conditions such as exposure to chemicals, noise, illumination, air quality, weather exposure etc.) There will be exposure to moderately hazardous chemicals (organic solvents) and biological samples, however, risk is mitigated with proper handling techniques and environmental precautions. Physical requirements: (items such as lifting, pushing, pulling, standing or sitting for extended periods of time, manual dexterity, walking etc.). Manual dexterity to operate basic wet lab tools (utilizing pipettes, pouring liquids, massing reagents).
Special Message to Applicants:	Ignite Your Career at Villanova University! Whether undergraduate or graduate, faculty or staff, each community member brings with them a wealth of experiences that enrich our University and shift our perspectives. As a part of this community, your work will improve lives and ignite change! Why work at Villanova?Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.We believe that an inclusive community fosters an understanding and appreciation for diversity among our students, faculty, staff and administrators. The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion works to address issues of equity and justice in a variety of ways including workshops, events and employee resource groupsVillanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.
Posting Date:	10/14/2024
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:	Commensurate with experience.
Salary Band:	11
Job Classification:	non-exempt

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