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University of Florida Student Assistant (Chemical Engineering) in Gainesville, Florida
Student Assistant (Chemical Engineering)
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Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department: 19030000 - 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:
- 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.
- 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 tohttps://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
Advertised: 30 Apr 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time