Nemours is seeking an Intern, Research to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, DE. This is a 12-16 month co-op position.

The Blauvelt Research Group at Nemours Children's Hospital is a multidisciplinary team that combines clinical medicine and bioengineering to develop technologies to improve the outcomes for pediatric patients on extracorporeal life support (ECLS). We are developing next generation microfluidic oxygenators based on breakthrough semiconductor silicon membrane technology. In addition, we seek to understand the mechanisms of lung recovery while on ECLS. For more information about our work, visit our website: www.blauveltlab.com

The Research Intern's primary function is to provide laboratory technical assistance to support the goals and objectives of the lab. The ideal candidate will have an interest and background in bioengineering, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. His or her principal responsibilities will be to carry out design, assembly, and testing of microfluidic oxygenators. He or she will also be expected to contribute to the design of experiments, development of protocols, and manuscript/grant writing.

Essential Functions

• Conduct scientific research under the supervision of Dr. David Blauvelt.
• Design, assembly, and testing of semiconductor silicon microfluidic oxygenators
• Assisting in animal experiments testing the device in an extracorporeal animal model
• Data analysis and production of oral and written reports, participation in team meetings at which the work will be discussed and planned.
• Assist with maintenance and operations in the laboratory in which studies occur.
• Assist in protocol development and grant applications for internal and external funding.
• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publication and for presentation at scientific meetings.
• Work well with others in the laboratory so as to assist others in their studies and learn from them about alternative approaches to ones own work.
• Assist with training and supervision of new staff and students

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