Lead Microfluidics Engineer – Organ-on-Chip Innovation

inuplands; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Security clearance

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Principal Microfluidics Engineer to advance microphysiological systems and organ-on-chip platforms. You will lead interdisciplinary teams, develop novel microfluidic devices, and push bioengineering solutions from concept to experimental execution.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in bioengineering, a strong foundation in biology/engineering, and experience in microfabrication. Onsite Cambridge, MA with security clearance consideration.

Qualifications

• Requires a strong foundation in biology and/or engineering principles.
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork in cross-disciplinary groups.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills required.
• Creative problem-solving with a passion for innovation.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Mentorship and leadership capabilities encouraged.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, fabricate, and characterize microfluidic devices for cell and tissue engineering.
• Lead labs and projects, coordinating teams and resources.
• Develop and execute research plans aligned with sponsor goals.
• Document results and present reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Biology/engineering fundamentals

Team collaboration

Organization & time management

Creative problem solving

Communication skills

Mentorship

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microfabrication techniques

Microfluidic device design

qPCR

Flow cytometry

Organ-on-chip

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Principal Microfluidics Engineer to advance microphysiological systems and organ-on-chip platforms. You will lead interdisciplinary teams, develop novel microfluidic devices, and push bioengineering solutions from concept to experimental execution.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in bioengineering, a strong foundation in biology/engineering, and experience in microfabrication. Onsite Cambridge, MA with security clearance consideration.