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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · 2 days ago

Research Engineer - Beckman Institute

Urbana, IL

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $85K/yr

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a leading research institution seeking a Research Engineer for the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. The role involves operating and maintaining a high-throughput automated instrument, training users, managing workflows, and supporting research and educational outreach activities.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations, help with workflows and ensure high-throughput (HT) facilities’ smooth operation. Manage records of activities, experiments and programs

Coordinate the maintenance and repair of the HT facility, service contracts and data analysis tools. Inspect, maintain and troubleshoot as needed

Provide the primary support for training new internal and external users on the HT system, supplies, data-driven methodologies, safety, security, and designing effective HT experiments

Participate in regular meetings of the user group to refine and develop protocols and usage policies. This user group will be responsible for assessing security, protocols, user training, data management policies and the procedures for allocating time

Develop, implement and update safety protocols and procedures, ensuring they continue to meet high standards. Provide support to campus safety audits of the HT facility

Work with users to identify the feasibility and the supplies and materials needed to complete the proposed activities

Track inventory, place orders, track deliveries and stock as well as manage supplies for the HT facility

Assist in managing financial activities and reports for the HT facility. Monitor and evaluate the lab budget. Compile and provide research and progress reports

Support undergraduate research laboratories to introduce HT methods for materials discovery as well as data-driven and ML techniques Support educational outreach activities, such as the Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) camps and the Beckman Open House

Qualification

Polymer science researchHigh-throughput experimentsMachine learningRheology experimentsDifferential scanning calorimetryEquipment maintenanceComputer programmingSafety protocolsProtocol developmentCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

BS or equivalent bachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry or physics. Alternate degree fields will be considered/accepted if accompanied by equivalent experience

Research experience in collecting, analyzing, publishing and presenting polymer science research data and results

Experience in maintaining equipment and training other users in equipment usage

Significant, hands-on experience with performing rheology and differential scanning colorimetry experiments

Basic background in computer programming

Preferred

PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, or physics. Alternate degree fields will be considered/accepted if accompanied by equivalent experience

Experience in performing and designing high-throughput experiments

Experience in the usage of machine learning for materials optimization

Benefits

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Company

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to building upon its tradition of excellence in education, research, public engagement and economic development.

Founded in 1915

Champaign, IL, US

10001+ employees

http://illinois.edu

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