Research Assistant II

Job Summary

The Park Group would like a fabrication engineer to help our current graduate students and postdocs with the device fabrication. These devices would be used for neuronal measurements, and this specific position will help us with maintaining the devices. Performs nanofabrication techniques, including photolithography, reactive ion etching (RIE), sputtering, atomic layer deposition (ALD) independently. Assumes high level of responsibility, and good skills in communicating with colleagues.

Auto req ID

60664BR

Job Code

403112 Research Assistant II Lab

Department Office Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Business Title

Research Assistant II

Sub-Unit

Sciences

Salary Grade

053

Time Status

Part-time

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Basic Qualifications

College background or equivalent work experience, preferably in a related discipline.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

One to two years nanofabrication related work experience (relevant coursework may count towards experience). Our current work requires photolithography, reactive ion etching (RIE), and sputtering. Work includes working with hydrofluoric acid.

Additional Information

All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources

This is a one year term position

Department

Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Pre-Employment Screening

Identity

Schedule

20 hours per week

Job Function

Research

Position Description

• Performs laboratory experiments utilizing standard techniques and equipment. Fabricate the devices that the group members need for their experiments. Assists in the design of laboratory experiments, techniques, and protocols. This part requires working in the CNS, using tools including photolithography, reactive ion etching (RIE), sputtering, and atomic layer deposition (ALD). As well as packaging of the devices, including dicing saw and PDMS packaging.

• Take necessary training on the CNS tools that are essential for the fabrication processes, including photolithography, reactive ion etching (RIE), sputtering, atomic layer deposition (ALD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). May instruct other staff and students in basic laboratory techniques.
• Collects project data. Keep the records of all fabrication steps carefully. May perform routine logging and testing of samples; this includes taking notes on every phenomenon that happened during the fabrication process and doing characterizations for the devices, including SEM, wire bond check.
  
  
• Post fabrication maintenance of the devices. This part includes doing platinum black (PtB) deposition in our lab as well as making control measurement with empty devices to check the quality of the devices. Processes, organizes and summarizes data, reporting experiment results using a variety of scientific, word processing, spreadsheet or statistical software applications or program platforms. Performs related laboratory maintenance such as maintaining and cleaning equipment and ordering supplies.
  
  
• May process orders or invoices, or undertake other clerical and simple accounting duties under the direction of administrative personnel (lab administrator).

School/Unit

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions

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Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Work Format

On-Site