Experimental Systems Intern
Core
Design and execute controlled experiments to characterize a new sensor platform for measuring small molecule compounds, establishing a rigorous and repeatable experimental workflow.
Role type
Experimental Systems Intern (Hardware/Chemistry)
Builds
Experimental fixtures and decision-quality sensor performance data
Domain
Analytical chemistry, sensor hardware, small molecule sensing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
experimental design, hands-on laboratory work, fixture building (CAD/3D printing), data recording, protocol adherence, contamination control, basic data interpretation
Preferred skills
small molecule sensing, gas sensing, headspace sampling, electrochemistry, materials characterization, Python/MATLAB/R, Arduino-class hardware, laboratory automation, Git workflows
Technologies
CAD, 3D printing, laser-cutting, Arduino, Python, MATLAB, R, Git
Responsibilities
Design and execute controlled sensing experiments; build and qualify experimental fixtures; prepare and run concentration-series and repeatability experiments; characterize sensor response and stability; maintain organized experimental records and metadata; review QC plots to distinguish true response from artifacts; contribute ideas for automation and higher-throughput experiments
Seniority
Undergraduate or Master's student