Research Assistant

Responsibilities

• Perform bioelectronic device fabrication including photolithography, thin-film deposition, and lift-off process optimization
• Execute plasma processing, polymer processing, and laser processing tasks
• Maintain cleanroom protocols and contamination control within an ISO Class environment
• Manage process documentation, SOP adherence, and optical inspection/metrology
• Troubleshoot process defects such as adhesion failures and etch non-uniformity
• Collaborate with graduate students, postdocs, and external collaborators on multiple laboratory projects
• Present research progress and findings during monthly group meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline
• Minimum of two years of experience in a research environment
• Proven cleanroom fabrication skills
• Proficiency in basic laboratory procedures
• CAD and design skills
• Proficiency with Office Suite or Google Workspace applications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering (Biomedical, Bioengineering, or Electrical) with at least 2 years of relevant lab experience
• M.S. degree with at least 2 years of professional work experience
• Extensive experience in cleanroom environments and advanced fabrication techniques

About the Company

Columbia University's Department of Biomedical Engineering hosts the Molecular and Microscale Bioengineering Laboratory. Led by Samuel Sia, the lab develops cutting-edge technologies for point-of-care blood tests, wearable sensors, implantable devices, and cell-based therapies.