Research Scientist/Engineer 2

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The Department of Neurological Surgery has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer 2 to join their team.

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is engaged in cerebrovascular neurosurgery and materials science research.

The purpose of the research project(s) this position supports is to develop novel treatments for cerebrovascular disease using bioengineering and chemical engineering techniques.

Research Sponsors/Stakeholders: NIH, Aneurysm and AVM Foundation, Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery, University of Washington, charitable foundations and other sponsors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with other team members to develop new medical devices for cerebrovascular neurosurgery treatments. Uses chemical and bioengineering techniques and designs experiments to test hypotheses.
• May guide the work of peers, technicians or other support staff as necessary to achieve specific assignments.

90% Cerebrovascular Neurological Surgery Device Research:

• Under guidance of an experienced scientist, will guide the work of peers, technicians, and other support staff in the cerebrovascular neurological surgery research lab on research projects involving materials science and engineering applications. This includes highly technical polymer coatings of intravascular medical devices, the creation of biodegradable compounds, and assays/experimental testing of such devices.

10% Publications:

• Will contribute to scientific writing and submission of cerebrovascular neurological surgery publications, presentations, and other public works.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2 years experience performing materials science research including small molecule or polymer synthesis and surface coatings, OR equivalent combination of education/experience.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Small molecule and polymer synthesis, purification, characterization
• Surface coatings, specifically in regard to the creation of intravascular medical devices
• Novel material design including polymer composites, polymer films, hydrogels, nanoparticles, etc.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree such as Master's or PhD in chemical engineering is extremely desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in material characterization and testing methods including rheology, mechanical testing, thermal analysis, microscopy/EM, spectroscopy, surface analysis and other relevant assays strongly desirable.

Other

This position is eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.