Summer Student

Position Description:

Purpose

The purpose of this summer training program is to provide medical students with hands-on experience and in-depth understanding of vascular tissue engineering. Under supervision, students will engage in the analysis of biomaterial biological and mechanical properties related to vascular tissues, assist in laboratory biological and biomechanics testing, and contribute to ongoing research projects.

Primary Functions

• Assist the AHW Pilot program with lab testing, data analysis and literature reviews.
• Liaise with other researchers on project progress.
• Provide reports of analysis and investigations
• Participate in meetings with principle investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data as needed.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

Knowledge of tissue engineering, biology, chemistry, documentation, and records management.

Instrumentation and cryogenics operation and troubleshooting; data utilization and analysis; critical thinking; communications skills.

Preferred Schedule:

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted on equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma

Minimum Required Experience: No experience required

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