SynVivo - Fabrication Specialist

HudsonAlpha; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Performance-based salary reviews

Bonuses for exceptional contributions

Opportunity to work with organ-on-chip

Job summary

SynVivo Inc. is seeking a hands-on Microfluidics Fabrication Specialist in Huntsville, AL, to support production, assembly, testing, and shipment of microfluidic organ-on-chip devices.

The role focuses on fabrication and production rather than research, requiring attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to follow procedures while maintaining records and ensuring product quality before shipment.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience in manufacturing or life sciences.
• Strong hands-on skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work with small components, tools, and detailed procedures.
• Attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Troubleshoot problems and work independently.
• Good organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Comfortable in a hands-on laboratory/production environment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble microfluidic organ-on-chip devices and components.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot supporting instrumentation and laboratory equipment.
• Perform quality-control checks to ensure specifications.
• Follow standardized production procedures and maintain manufacturing records.
• Identify and troubleshoot fabrication, assembly, and equipment issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked production workspace.
• Manage component and material inventory and communicate supply needs.
• Prepare, package, document, and ship products to customers and research collaborators.
• Assist with improving production processes, documentation, and product quality.
• Work closely with engineering and scientific staff on new and existing products.

Skills

Hands-on skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Attention to detail

Lab/production environment

Communication

Education

Technical degree

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

Fabrication equipment

Laboratory equipment

Quality-control instrumentation

Job description

Microfluidics Fabrication Specialist

Location: Huntsville, AL

Position Overview

SynVivo Inc. is seeking a hands-on Microfluidics Fabrication Specialist to support the production, assembly, testing, and shipment of SynVivo's microfluidic organ-on-chip devices and related instrumentation.

This position is focused primarily on fabrication and production rather than research. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, dependable, and enjoys building things and solving practical problems. The successful candidate will work with small-scale components and materials, operate fabrication and laboratory equipment, follow established production procedures, troubleshoot devices and equipment, maintain accurate records, and ensure products meet quality standards before shipment to customers and research partners.

A background or interest in biology, biotechnology, microfluidics, or organ-on-chip technology is a plus, but hands-on technical ability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are the most important qualities for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble microfluidic organ-on-chip devices and related components.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in device fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot supporting instrumentation and laboratory equipment.
• Perform quality-control checks to ensure products meet specifications.
• Follow standardized production procedures and maintain accurate manufacturing records.
• Identify and troubleshoot fabrication, assembly, and equipment issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked production workspace.
• Manage component and material inventory and communicate supply needs.
• Prepare, package, document, and ship products to customers and research collaborators.
• Assist with improving production processes, documentation, and product quality.
• Work closely with engineering and scientific staff on new and existing products.

Qualifications

• Technical degree, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or equivalent hands-on experience in manufacturing, engineering, biotechnology, life sciences, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work carefully with small components, tools, equipment, and detailed procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and work independently.
• Good organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on laboratory/production environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with microfluidics, medical devices, biotechnology, laboratory equipment, or precision manufacturing.
• Experience with cleanroom or controlled-environment manufacturing.
• Experience with assembly, bonding, machining, molding, or other fabrication processes.
• Familiarity with organ-on-chip, cell culture, or biological research.
• Experience with quality-control procedures and production documentation.
• Experience packaging and shipping technical or laboratory products.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Performance-based annual appraisals and salary increases.
• Individual bonuses awarded for exceptional performance and contributions.
• Opportunity to work with innovative microfluidic and organ-on-chip technologies in a growing biotechnology company.