Microfluidics Engineer
Job Description
Microfluidics Engineer
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Oakville, Ontario HQ
Reporting To: David Pena de Sousa Santos
Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 / year
Description
What you'll do:
- Design, develop, model, fabricate, and test innovative microfluidic sample handling systems;
- Utilizing above microfluidic systems for medical or diagnostics systems (IVD);
- Transfer methods to other internal or external partners and support the collaboration through timely result analysis;
- Communicate analytical results to peers and leadership to support decision-making, and collaborate with development teams to support goals and timelines.
What you'll need:
- Masters or Ph.D. degree in Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or a related discipline;
- 2+ years of industry experience, specifically relating to product development of IVD systems, is preferred;
- Extensive hands-on experience and a proven track record with microfluidic systems;
- Intimate knowledge of microfluidics materials and manufacturing processes;
- Knowledge of chemistry-based surface modification and related areas;
- Broad knowledge of material science, immunology, microbiology and other related fields;
- Proficient with general purpose computation software (Python, etc.) and other data analysis tools.
- Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices;
Compensation will be determined based on the individual’s demonstrated experience, education, training, relevant certifications or licensure, and other applicable business and organizational factors.