Senior Microfluidics Engineer: Lab-on-Chip Prototyping

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive remuneration packages

CSIR Excellence Awards

On-site position

Job summary

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) seeks a Senior Microfluids Technologist in the Nano-Micro Devices Group (NMDG) to design microfluidic device prototypes, analyze flow properties, and drive mold design for mass production in Pretoria. You will collaborate with researchers to progress biodetection toward manufacturable devices.

Based on-site, reporting to a Research Group Leader. Requirements include a B.Tech in mechanical engineering or related field with five years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Technology degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering or related field, with at least five years experience in injection mould design and use and or ultrasonic joining of polymer parts.
• A master's degree in mechanical engineering will be advantageous.
• A goal-oriented approach.
• Research and report writing skills.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Problem solving, solution seeking orientation.
• Have conceptualisation and analytical skills.
• Excellent facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy.
• All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by SAQA.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to government as well as industry- facing research projects through designing and developing Lab-on-Chip components or microfluidic devices, medical equipment, injection moulds and systems
• Analyze flow property and modelling
• Ensure that equipment required for the development and manufacturing of devices is well maintained, functional and used optimally
• Propose new equipment and better ways of using equipment
• Publish high-quality research outputs and representing the facility at scientific and industry forums
• Support technology transfer and commercialization initiatives aligned with the facility's strategic objectives
• Write sections of technical reports and help prepare presentations
• Promote a culture of SET excellence (quality and delivery) and providing research
• Interact with stakeholders (clients, peers) within fields of expertise to develop long term relationships both within and outside the CSIR
• Contribute to conceptualisation, structuring, managing and implementation of multi-disciplinary research projects in lab-on chip mechanics
• Prepare research proposals and securing external funding
• Supervise and mentor students, interns, in-service trainees and junior staff

Skills

Bachelor of Technology degree or equiv

Five+ years experience

Master's degree advantageous

Goal-oriented

Research and report writing

Communication and presentation

Problem solving

Conceptualisation

Facilitation and interpersonal

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor of Technology degree or equivalent

Master's degree advantageous

Job description

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) seeks a Senior Microfluids Technologist in the Nano-Micro Devices Group (NMDG) to design microfluidic device prototypes, analyze flow properties, and drive mold design for mass production in Pretoria. You will collaborate with researchers to progress biodetection toward manufacturable devices.

Based on-site, reporting to a Research Group Leader. Requirements include a B.Tech in mechanical engineering or related field with five years in