Senior Microfluidics Engineer for Next-Gen Diagnostics

Ellison Institute, LLC; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced holiday pay

Pension

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Job summary

A leading research institute in Oxford seeks an experienced Microfluidics Engineer/Scientist to help develop cutting-edge diagnostic technologies. This role involves designing and prototyping microfluidic systems for a point-of-care device aimed at improving disease detection. Applicants should have a degree in Engineering or Bioengineering, at least 4 years of relevant experience, and a strong collaborative spirit. Benefits include competitive salary, enhanced holiday pay, and comprehensive medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in microfluidics or lab-on-a-chip systems.
• Experience working with biological assays.
• Familiarity with external systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop microfluidic systems for automated instrumentation.
• Conduct experiments to evaluate cartridge performance.
• Collaborate to ensure effective cartridge designs.

Skills

Microfluidics

Prototyping

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Experimental design

Problem-solving

Education

BSc or BEng in Engineering, Physics, Bioengineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

A leading research institute in Oxford seeks an experienced Microfluidics Engineer/Scientist to help develop cutting-edge diagnostic technologies. This role involves designing and prototyping microfluidic systems for a point-of-care device aimed at improving disease detection. Applicants should have a degree in Engineering or Bioengineering, at least 4 years of relevant experience, and a strong collaborative spirit. Benefits include competitive salary, enhanced holiday pay, and comprehensive medical insurance.