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Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
• Support the design and development of innovative bioengineering solutions under the guidance of program leadership.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary teams to conduct research and communicate findings.
• Apply foundational knowledge to contribute to multiple Bioengineering projects with guidance.
• Adapt appropriately to changes in program requirements.
• Identify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities
• Strong foundation in biology and/or engineering principles.
• Team player, dedicated, collaborative, observant, and motivated.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Enthusiasm for learning and participating in mentorship/mentoring.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.

Education
Requires either a Bachelor's Degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics or related fields. Master's degree preferred.

Experience
Requires 0-2 years of Bioengineering or related engineering experience.

Additional Job Description:

• Develop, optimize, and characterize mammalian organ-specific micro-physiological (MPS) and organ-on-chip models for toxicity, metabolism, and/or disease‑state studies; models of interest include brain/CNS, liver, kidney, lung, gut, vascular, and immune.
• Apply cell biology, developmental biology, and tissue engineering fundamentals to establish novel cell and tissue models and assays within Draper’s in vitro tissue culture systems under a variety of use-case scenarios.
• Plan and conduct in vitro technical experiments with Draper’s BSL-2 laboratory using advanced in vitro tissue culture technologies (micro-physiological system; organs-on-chip).
• Culture, maintain, and manipulate human primary cells and tissues in standard in vitro culture systems and within Draper’s advanced MPS platform technologies.
• Perform broad suite of molecular, biochemical, and cellular assays (e.g. immunostaining, ELISA, Luminex, flow cytometry, DNA and RNA extraction, qPCR, multi-omics) and biostatical data analysis.
• Acquire brightfield, fluorescent and high-content confocal microscopy data; process and analyze image sets within automated pipelines to extract quantitative biological insights.
• Help support creation, version-control, and maintenance of SOPs and analytical methods that are fully compatible within Draper’s platform technologies
• Collect, interpret, summarize, and effectively present data to project team leads via presentations and for publication.
• Work collaboratively with team(s) to execute project plans, and support colleagues at the bench through teamwork; foster a collaborative, safety-first lab culture.
• Troubleshoot experimental challenges in partnership with and with guidance from colleagues and project leadership.
• Complete all required training, adhere to institutional, governmental, and safety regulations, and champion an environment of compliance.
• Support day‑to‑day lab organization (reagent sourcing, material preparation, equipment upkeep) to keep the MPS workflow running smoothly.
• Work in face-paced, milestone-driven interdisciplinary environment where multi-tasking is essential.

Preferred qualifications:

• Proven cell & tissue culture expertise: Trained in sterile technique and primary mammalian cell culture, including hands-on experience with primary cells, complex co-culture methods, phenotypic and functional assay implementation and development, and media preparation.
• Technical breadth: Some experience with cell and molecular biology assays and analytical methods (e.g. immunostaining, confocal imaging, DNA / RNA extraction, qPCR, ELISA / Luminex) and biostatistical data analysis; some experience with or exposure to  microbiology (viruses, bacteria, toxins), immunology, synthetic biology, genetic engineering, bioinformatics/data analytic pipelines, image processing, in silico modeling and/or laboratory automation.
• Advancedinvitrosystem fluency: Experience developing or using advanced in vitro cell and tissue culture platforms (e.g., micro-physiological systems (MPS), organonchip) for mammalian cell and tissue culture models.
• Strong communication skills: Ability to communicate with engineers and biologists, project leadership and management; proven experience documenting technical work in laboratory notebooks, data summary presentations and/or technical reports.
• Professional skills: Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a dynamic, collaborative and supportive team, as well as independently; demonstrated flexibility to multi-task, adapt to shifting priorities and thrive in a fast-moving environment.
• Education: BS in biology or engineering discipline with 1-2 years of academic or industry R&D experience, or MS in biology or engineering discipline with 2 years of academic or industry R&D experience.

Security Requirement:Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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