Research Associate I

Artech Information System LLC

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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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

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

As a Research Associate you will support the development of novel microfluidic platforms. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team solving complex problems, working on integration issues and investigating new research areas. Candidates that are engineering with a foundation in biology are better suited for this role vs. pure biologists.

Hands‑on testing, integration and optimization of microfluidic systems including fluidics, hardware, firmware, software, and chemistry/reagents
Quickly fabricate and test prototyped microfluidic systems
Conduct system level testing, assay testing, image analysis
Translate benchtop assays to prototype microfluidic systems
Use standard lab instrumentation: fluorescence plate readers, fluorescence microscopes, thermocyclers, bioanalyzers, DNA sequencers, syringe pumps
Develop and implement experimental test plans
Record and analyze complex data sets
Develop creative solutions to troubleshoot issues
Willingness to be hands‑on
Share and record experimental results for an audience with broad technical backgrounds at technical meetings

Qualifications

Microfluidics experience with prototyping microfluidic systems: 3D printers, CO₂ laser, laser ablation, profilometry; demonstrated ability to understand and successfully work across multiple disciplines including engineering, biology, and software
1‑2 years of experience in a clean room
1‑2 years of experience in a lab environment with wet biology or chemistry experience
1‑2 years of experience in product development (highly desired); experience in a BSL‑2 lab (plus); experience with sequencing, library prep and PCR (highly desired)
Organized and detail oriented
Clear communicator and a team player
Multidisciplinary approach to problem solving
Desire to be part of a fast‑paced dynamic environment

Education and Experience