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Technical Associate I, Traverso Lab
  • Job Number: 23785
  • Functional Area: Technology
  • Department: Mechanical Engineering
  • School Area: Engineering
  • Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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Posting Description

TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I, Mechanical Engineering-Traverso Lab, to support an interdisciplinary team with the development of biomedical devices for novel ingestible systems for drug release and monitoring in the gastrointestinal tract. The work is challenging and multifaceted and provides a broad overview of current state-of-the-art translational research.  The responsibilities will include designing, testing, and developing software/firmware for medical device embedded systems; and device characterizations and programming (laboratory instruments, micro-controllers, user interfaces, back-end architectures, etc.) General responsibilities will include the accurate recording and maintenance of procedures and results; ordering materials to conduct experiments; working with postdoctoral associates, technicians, and undergraduate students; analyzing and documenting experimental protocols; laboratory upkeep; and performing other duties as assigned.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  B.S./B.A. in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or related field; at least two years’ specialized lab experience (which may include experience acquired as an undergraduate); experience with embedded systems programming; commitment to producing accurate and high-quality protocols and data; ability to independently manage time with minimal supervision and properly prioritize own work to meet deadlines; awareness of basic lab safety and ability to maintain a safe work environment; and willingness to learn new scientific tools and techniques quickly.  Job #23785

This a two-year term position with the possibility of extension. 

2/29/24