Manufacturing Specialist, Microfluidic Devices

Vivodyne; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 105,500 - 158,500; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company based in San Francisco is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist for microfluidic devices. This full-time role involves hands-on fabrication, leading daily production activities, and supporting automation processes. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on microfluidics or MEMS fabrication preferred. The role offers competitive compensation in the pay range of $105,500 – $158,500 annually, ensuring a pivotal contribution to advancing human therapeutics.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment.
• Biotech or life-science industry experience is a plus.
• Experience in microfluidic or MEMS fabrication is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate microfluidic devices for high-throughput tissue engineering.
• Lead daily production activities, including quality control.
• Support automation of fabrication workflows using robotics.
• Plan and coordinate production schedules.
• Maintain detailed production logs and QC results.
• Develop and maintain inventory systems for materials.
• Troubleshoot fabrication issues and device failures.
• Document standard operating procedures for processes.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to qualify new designs.

Skills

Experimental skills

Documentation skills

Data analysis skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Job description

Vivodyne creates human data before clinical trials. We accelerate the successful discovery, design, and development of human therapeutics by testing on large, lab‑grown human organ tissues at massive scale, driving technological advancement at the convergence of novel biology, robotics, and AI. We identify and validate new therapeutic targets and de‑risk new therapeutic assets by producing clinically translatable multi‑omic data from our proprietary, physiologically‑realistic human organ tissues at unprecedented scale, speed, and quality. This enables us to produce more human data than all clinical trials in the U.S. combined. We’re financially backed by some of the most selective and successful venture funds, and we have already partnered with a majority of the top 10 multinational pharmaceutical companies to discover and develop better, safer drugs and dramatically reduce the burden of animal testing.

Visit our website: www.vivodyne.com

Role

As a Manufacturing Specialist, Microfluidic Devices you will play a critical role in producing the microfluidic devices that power Vivodyne’s automated, high‑throughput tissue‑on‑a‑chip platform. Your work will directly enable next‑generation biological workflows involving mammalian cells, precision microfluidics, and robotics. This role requires exceptional attention to detail and a strong aptitude for hands‑on fabrication. You will build, test, and qualify microfluidic devices while scaling up robust production processes. This is a full‑time onsite role in our San Francisco (Brisbane) facility with access to state‑of‑the‑art production, automation, and research resources.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate microfluidic devices for high‑throughput tissue engineering and biological experimentation.
• Lead daily production activities, including polymer molding, device bonding, and quality control.
• Support the automation of fabrication workflows using in‑house robotics and custom hardware to scale production processes.
• Plan and coordinate production schedules to meet forecasted demand.
• Maintain detailed production logs, QC results, and traceability records.
• Develop and maintain inventory systems to ensure consistent availability of raw materials and consumables that are used to produce microfluidic devices.
• Work with the team to troubleshoot fabrication issues, performance deviations, and device failures.
• Develop, refine, and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support reproducibility and scale.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to optimize processes and qualify new microfluidic designs.

Requirements and Expectations

• Strong experimental, documentation, and data analysis skills.
• Comfortable working hands‑on with production equipment daily.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a fast‑paced production or manufacturing environment.
• Biotech or life‑science industry experience is a plus.
• Experience in microfluidic or MEMS fabrication is a strong plus.

San Francisco pay range: $105,500 USD – $158,500 USD