Research Associate I, Tissue Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)

Location: Onsite at the Frederick: Ft Detrick facility, Frederick, Maryland, USA

Salary: $58,200–$83,353 per year

Company

hirify.global, operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, conducts biomedical research in cancer, AIDS, drug development, clinical trials, nanotechnology, and infectious disease response.

What you will do

• Execute experiments and assays defined by program scientists in the MEAD Lab within the SOM Center.
• Conduct tissue engineering and biomedical engineering laboratory procedures, including protocol-based experiments and assay development.
• Operate and maintain sensitive biomedical equipment and perform quality control checks.
• Collect, analyze, document, and report experimental data to laboratory supervisors.
• Modify and update protocols, maintain detailed laboratory records, and support formal data presentations or publications.
• Train lower-level personnel and communicate research findings clearly in written and oral form.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or four years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree; foreign degrees require U.S. equivalency evaluation.
• At least two years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of tissue engineering or biomedical engineering principles and hands-on laboratory experience in these areas.
• Experience executing laboratory protocols, collecting experimental data, maintaining accurate records, analyzing results, and performing routine quality control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; medical clearance and immunizations may be required because of potential exposure to infectious material.

Nice to have

• Experience with organoid engineering, biomaterials manufacturing, extracellular matrix processing, bioreactor design, cell-based or molecular assays, biomedical optics, bioprinting, biophotonics, or prevascularization.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a research program supporting the NIH Standardized Organoid Modeling Initiative.
• Benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits.
• The laboratory emphasizes accountability, compassion, collaboration, dedication, integrity, and versatility.