Research Engineering Assistant

Job Title: Research Engineering Assistant Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Research Engineering Assistant to join our nonclinical biomedical engineering laboratory. The ideal candidate will possess advanced expertise in electromechanical design and control for physiological systems. As part of the Preclinical Research team, this role is responsible for the design, development, execution, and interpretation of bioreactor studies to evaluate the safety and performance of medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and maintain bioreactor experiments to support ongoing research projects.
• Design, develop, and optimize automatic feedback control algorithms for ex-vivo tissue and organ culture systems.
• Design and rapid prototyping of custom parts and fixtures using 3D modeling and printing.
• Collaborate in system architecture planning, implementation, and iterative improvement for laboratory setups.
• Integrate biological and engineering workflows to ensure seamless data collection and experiment execution.
• Collect, store, and analyze experimental data with scientific rigor; prepare detailed technical reports; and present findings clearly to the research team in alignment with project and quality standards.
• Maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment in compliance with institutional safety standards.

Essential Skills

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field.
• In-depth knowledge of the electromechanical engineering discipline (e.g., mechatronics, robotics, etc.).
• Demonstrated expertise in 3D solid modeling and additive manufacturing.
• Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, tissue types, and the dynamics of biological systems.
• Experience in successful non-animal models for medical device testing, including ex-vivo bioreactor design and implementation.
• Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Deep knowledge in the design and implementation of electromechanical systems for tissue and organ level testing of medical devices.
• Working knowledge of test systems for tissue engineering (cell culture level) applications.
• Comfortable with system design, prototyping, and iterative improvement processes.
• Strong data analysis skills using statistical and computational tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with biomedical device design controls.
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills to work across biology and engineering domains.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a research-driven mindset.

Work Environment

This position requires working onsite five days a week in a laboratory environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Cincinnati,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.

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