Hands-On Microfluidics Research Associate

Artech Information System LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing firm is seeking a Research Associate in San Diego, CA. This role involves supporting the development of microfluidic platforms, requiring hands-on testing and integration across disciplines of engineering and biology. Ideal candidates possess microfluidics experience and have a background in mechanical or bioengineering. Join a dynamic environment that values creativity and problem-solving skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology development.

Qualifications

• Experience with prototyping microfluidic systems.
• 1-2 years of experience in a clean room.
• 1-2 years of lab experience with wet biology or chemistry.
• 1-2 years of product development experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of novel microfluidic platforms.
• Hands-on testing, integration, and optimization of microfluidic systems.
• Conduct system level testing, assay testing, and image analysis.
• Translate benchtop assays to prototype microfluidic systems.

Skills

Microfluidics experience

Understanding of multiple disciplines

Hands-on testing

Organized and detail oriented

Team player

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, or Physics

Tools

3D printers

CO₂ laser

Fluorescence plate readers

Fluorescence microscopes

Thermocyclers

Bioanalyzers

DNA sequencers

Syringe pumps

Job description

A leading IT staffing firm is seeking a Research Associate in San Diego, CA. This role involves supporting the development of microfluidic platforms, requiring hands-on testing and integration across disciplines of engineering and biology. Ideal candidates possess microfluidics experience and have a background in mechanical or bioengineering. Join a dynamic environment that values creativity and problem-solving skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology development.