Principal Tissue Engineer

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

The Bioengineering Division is seeking a Senior scientist to support the research and development of cutting-edge technologies. At Draper Bioengineering, we work at the interface between engineering and biology, and the successful applicant will join teams working on Microphysiological systems (organ-on-chip) and other novel systems which blend complex biology with custom hardware and software. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, observant, collaborative, and dedicated, and will serve as a subject matter expert, applying their foundational immunology knowledge and experience to exciting, interdisciplinary efforts.

Draper offers a distinctive environment that blends the best aspects of academia, government, and industry. Our supportive team atmosphere fosters innovation, intellectual creativity, and an emphasis on career development. The available position offers the potential for career growth and opportunities to take on more responsibility over time.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
• Independently drive solutions to complex problems.
• Develop requirements for innovative bioengineering solutions, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) able to perform advanced research and analysis for complex bioengineering solutions.
• Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced bioengineers; Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities
• Strong foundation in biology and/or engineering principles.
• Team player, dedicated, collaborative, observant, and motivated.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Enthusiasm for learning and participating in mentorship/mentoring.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.

Education
Requires either a Bachelor's Degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics or related fields. Master's degree preferred.

Experience
Requires 5-7 years of Bioengineering or related engineering experience.

Additional Job Description:

Additional duties/responsibilities:

• Serve as an cell biologist and/or tissue engineer subject matter expert for interdisciplinary teams including biologists, engineers, chemists, bioinformaticians, etc.
• Lead and support technical research projects, including developing the research approach and coordinating deliverables, timelines and budgets, in alignment with Draper business and technical strategies
• Support business development efforts through ideation, proposal writing, and customer outreach
• Coordinate, perform or support experiments in Draper's biosafety level 2 (BSL-2) and 3 (BSL-3) laboratories with Draper’s advanced in vitro platform technologies (microphysiological system or organs-on-chip)
• Apply cell biology and tissue engineering fundamentals to develop cell and tissue models and assays within Draper’s in vitro tissue culture systems under different contexts of use; work collaboratively with a team and troubleshoot as needed
• Collect, analyze, organize, and effectively present data to internal management, external customers and sponsors, and for publication
• Complete all necessary training, adhere to all laboratory, institutional, and government regulations, and contribute to an environment of safety and compliance

Preferred qualifications:

• PhD in biology or engineering discipline and several (6+) years of postdoctoral and/or industry experience in a laboratory/R&D setting
• Expertise writing innovative