Staff Fluidics Engineer

Company: Element Biosciences
Location: San Diego
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Element Biosciences is a multi-disciplinary startup focused on innovating genetic analysis tools for the research and clinical markets. The Company's technology will broaden the end user experience through improved data quality and simplified workflows to benefit discoveries and diagnosis in healthcare. We are seeking a Staff Fluidics engineer to design, develop, and test complex micro/milli fluidics systems. This is a key role within our fluidics group requiring an experienced technical expert who can collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, systems engineers and cross-functional teammates from wet chemistry, software, bioinformatics, and quality assurance functions. Essential Functions and Responsiblities

• Take ownership on the innovation of new technologies and products encompassing (but not limited to) areas of micro/milli fluidics, fluid control, microfabrication, and systems engineering
• Contribute to the company's product development roadmap by exploring new design concepts and technologies. Keep up to date with the latest micro/milli fluidics technologies
• Translate fluidic system requirements to sub-system and component level design
• Develop analytical tools and test protocols to aid in the successful development of robust fluidics hardware
• Transfer fluidic systems and modules from R&D to production
• Lead troubleshooting investigations into development and product issues
• Independent analysis and reporting of data to a greater audience (technical and non-technical alike). Use statistical tools to make data driven decisions
• Serve as a fluidics subject matter expert and train junior fluidics engineers
• Work with members in cross functional groups (biochemistry, chemistry, systems integration, optics, mechanical engineering, etc) Education and Experience
  • MS + 8 years of relevant industry experience, or PhD + 6 years. A degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, biophysics, or a related field with emphasis on fluidics is preferred
  • Industry experience is a must
  • Direct experience launching micro/milli fluidic products in the biotechnology industry
  • Demonstrated ability to relate theoretical fundamentals to experimental data and vice versa
  • Detailed experimentalist with the curiosity to dig deeper without losing sight of project priorities
  • Experience with microscopy, optical systems, and image analysis
  • Experience with simulation tools (COMSOL, other FEM techniques)
  • Experience with basic programming software (Python, C++, Matlab) Required Skills/Abilities
    • Work effectively as part of a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
    • Motivated and driven
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Detail-oriented and strong problem-solving skills We are passionate about our mission to develop high performing products to study genomics in an unprecedented flexibility and to understand biology for the improvement of healthcare. We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment. We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness. We offer excellent benefits, which include a 401K plan, competitive health benefits, flexible vacation, and equity incentives. We foster an environment such that all people are afforded the freedom to pursue their passions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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