Microfluidics Engineer/MEMS |
| Dec. 07, 2009 - May. 09, 2010 |
| Location: | Medford, MA |
| Benefits: | Medical, 401K |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Department: | MEMS |
| Description: | Description of Company:
Nanobiosym is an innovative, young company in Medford, MA founded by an MIT/Harvard alum to work at the interface of nano- and bio- technologies. The company is creating breakthrough scientific insights and revolutionary technologies that emerge from the convergence of physics, nanotechnology, and biomedicine. Nanobiosym (NBS) works symbiotically with its commercial partner Nanobiosym Diagnostics (NBSDx) to discover, develop, and commercialize cutting-edge technologies at this interface. NBSDx is currently developing nanobiotechnology platforms that address global healthcare needs. NBS is a truly exceptional company that has received widespread recognition. This hypergrowth company allows for unique career opportunities with strong long-term incentives.
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| Duties: | Nanobiosym, Inc is seeking strong candidates to work in a dynamic team environment of physicists, engineers, and other scientists. The job responsibility will primarily include developing, designing, characterizing and troubleshooting microfluidics and bio-mems based systems. |
| Qualifications: | Position requirements and skills:
MS or PhD in Biomedical Engineering, BIO-MEMS, microfluidics engineering or related field with 5+ years relevant post-graduate research experience.
Extensive hands-on experience required in executing, optimizing and troubleshooting current surface chemistry molecular biology techniques (DNA sequencing, cloning, and mutagenesis).
In addition to impeccable technical skills, successful candidates possess strong organizational, communication and team skills, and thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment
Expert proficiency in the use of standard molecular biology techniques (DNA sequencing, PCR, cloning, and mutagenesis).
Proficiency in use of CAD software and other Bio-MEMS design and simulation software.
Experience with a wide variety of Fluidic devices (ie flowcells and other microfluidic systems), preferential cell sorting, sample preparation techniques, manipulation and filteration of cells in microfluidic formats.
Personal Qualities:
The ideal applicant will be:
Excited to work in a hypergrowth company;
Able to work 6 days/week;
Immediate start date
Extremely motivated and be willing to work in a fast-paced environment, and hard-working team;
Committed and enthusiastic about Nanobiosyms mission and programs;
Resourceful and flexible;
Adept at planning, prioritizing, multi-tasking, organizing and following through, while remaining highly energetic and focused;
Straightforward, self-motivated, and trustworthy;
Energetic and willing to work hands-on in developing and executing a variety of activities.
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