Student Assistant (Chemical Engineering)

Classification Title:

STU AST - NON CLER & ADMIN

Job Description:

The Department of Chemical Engineering (ChE) at the University of Florida's prestigious Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is seeking 1 or 2 enthusiastic students to aid in performing and supporting research activities in the following areas:

1.Development of magnetic tracers for magnetic particle imaging

• Operation of microfluidic systems to formulate magnetic polymeric microparticles of multiple sizes in the micrometer scale.

• Analyze microparticle data like optical microscopy imaging, particle size determination, quantification of magnetic content, sample preparation for magnetic characterization, etc

• Upkeep materials inventory.

2.Formulation of granular biomaterial scaffolds

• Prepare microgel batches and keep a log record of batch size, yield, and use.

• Solution preparation for pre-hydrogel scaffolds, solution preparation for rheology, mechanical characterization hydrogels

• Cell culture (desired)

• Upkeep materials inventory.

Expected Salary:

$15 per hour

Minimum Requirements:

This position is open to currently enrolled undergraduate students at the University of Florida in good academic standing.

Students seeking FWS employment should print/screenshot a copy of their Financial Aid Award Page, which contains the Federal Work Study award as proof of FWS eligibility. To locate your Financial Aid Award Page, go to https://one.uf.edu/financialaid/aidyear

Preferred Qualifications:

Majoring in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or Chemistry.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, CV or resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No