Student Assistant - Gainesville, United States - University of Florida

    University of Florida
    University of Florida Gainesville, United States

    1 month ago

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    Student Assistant (Chemical Engineering)

    Job no: 531353
    Work type: Student Ast
    Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
    Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
    Department: EG-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

    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

    Advertised: 30 Apr 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
    Applications close: 15 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time