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Job Title: Research Assistant (Materials Research & Process Optimization)
Posting Start Date: 11/12/2025
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We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support experimental activities in materials research through process optimization, workflow development and prototype-related tasks.
1. Process Optimization & Workflow Development

• Help refine and optimize fabrication procedures, including standardizing steps and organizing parameters.
• Develop structured experimental workflows, checklists, and documentation to improve reproducibility.
• Assist in preparing and updating detailed procedural guides, diagrams, and SOPs.
• Identify gaps in existing processes and propose improvements to efficiency and consistency.
• Track sample preparation, experimental sequences, and process variations.

2. Prototype Development Support

• Assist in assembling and preparing experimental materials, soft devices, fibers, or related prototypes.
• Support scaling experiments, repeatability studies, and parameter tuning.
• Conduct basic stability or performance monitoring tasks.
• Organize and label prototypes or samples for testing.
• Assist in troubleshooting simple issues in experimental setups.

3. Experimental Support Tasks

• Perform basic measurements and data collection.
• Prepare samples for testing workflows.
• Carry out routine checks on equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Help with maintaining well-structured records of experimental conditions and results.

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant Engineering fields.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to structure workflows and manage process optimization.
• Responsible, proactive, and willing to learn and coordinate experimental procedures.

Preferred

• Experience in structured research environments or procedural documentation.
• Familiarity with materials fabrication, soft devices, fibers, or prototyping.

Skills Required