Nanodetector Scientist
As a Detector Scientist you will serve as an individual contributor reporting directly to the Director of Nanodetector Development. In this role, you will focus on developing automated run protocols that drive stable DNA transport and maximize the efficiency and data quality of electronic detection through our nanodetector chips. Drawing on your expertise at the intersection of microfluidics, physics, and nanotechnology, you'll address challenges across both instrument- and detector-level fluidics. Your work will involve applying data-driven methods to optimize platform performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate improvements, and continuously seeking new technologies and methods to enhance performance. This hands-on, innovative position demands strong technical acumen, a problem-solving mindset, and the desire to help drive product development forward.
- Develop and optimize automated run protocols that control DNA transport through both instrument- and detector-level fluidics
- Design and execute comprehensive test plans to critically evaluate detector modifications (designs, materials, and treatments), driving data-driven improvements in performance
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Assay Development, and Software, to integrate detector-focused solutions into the overall platform
- Prepare clear, detailed data analysis reports and documentation, translating findings into actionable insights that support ongoing development efforts
- Stay current with emerging technologies in microfluidics, nanotechnology, and related fields to help identify new opportunities for innovation and efficiency gains
- Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field (M.S. with equivalent experience considered)
- 2-5 years of hands-on experience with microfluidic systems, lab-on-chip devices, or related bioanalytical instrumentation involving fluid handling and analytical detection
- Experience with pressure-driven flow systems, electro kinetics, and fluid dynamics at micro/nano scales
- Experience working with DNA or related biomolecules in microfluidic instrumentation
- Experience with MEMS/NEMS devices and their integration into microfluidic workflows is highly desirable
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with the ability to design experiments, interpret complex data, and implement effective solutions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to excel in cross-functional, interdisciplinary environments
