Senior Engineer, Microfluidics & Applications
Core
Fabricate and assemble high-precision microfluidic devices, execute quality control, and run biological workflows to validate device performance on automated robotics platforms.
Role type
Senior IC microfluidics engineer (manufacturing & applications)
Builds
PDMS, thermoplastic, and glass-based microfluidic devices for human tissue-on-a-chip experimentation
Domain
Biotech / Microfluidics / Robotics / Automation
Required skills
microfluidic device fabrication, soft lithography, device assembly/bonding, mammalian cell culture, cleanroom operations, Python scripting, quality control metrics analysis, process documentation
Preferred skills
CNC micromachining, laser ablation, injection molding, liquid handlers, perfusion systems, data acquisition
Technologies
PDMS, thermoplastics, glass, Python, Kuka arms, soft lithography, CNC, laser ablation
Responsibilities
Execute precise manufacturing processes for microfluidic devices; operate and maintain high-precision fabrication and metrology equipment; run cell culture, perfusion, and assay workflows on manufactured devices; translate biologists' SOPs into automation-compatible protocols; collect and analyze data on manufacturing and biological performance; author and maintain SOPs and quality reports.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC