Research Associate I
About The Position
Biolinq is a venture-backed digital health company developing a wearable biosensor platform that measures biomarkers important to the management of many clinical conditions including diabetes. This dynamic role is a part of a team of engineers and scientists developing a novel intradermal biosensor technology and the associated software data extraction and rendering SDK that will transform the way people manage their metabolic health. This is a dynamic role as part of a team of engineers and scientists developing a novel intradermal biosensor technology. It is a hands-on, laboratory role which straddles R&D and pilot-scale production, making extensive use of proper laboratory practices, including preparing solutions, designing and running experiments, and recording and analyzing data. You will have the opportunity to assist the scientific team perform experiments and collect data to validate biosensor performance.
Requirements
- B.A. / B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Polymer Science or related field
- 1-3 years hands-on laboratory experience required
- Able to follow stringent quality-control measures designed to improve test-to-test consistency
- Able to follow stringent work instructions, standard operating procedures, test protocols, etc.
- Highly methodical, organized, and detail-oriented; able to communicate results clearly to the team
- Close adherence to sensor synthesis and evaluation protocols provided by the R&D team
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office® productivity suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
- Assembling, cataloging, imaging, and preparing biosensors for evaluation by the scientific team
- Designing, executing automated electrochemical experiments and performing calibrations
- Expected to learn to operate in a regulated environment (i.e. GLP, GMP, Design Controls per 21 CFR 820.30)
- Preparing chemicals, reagents, buffers, and solutions to support laboratory activities
- Maintaining inventory, ordering supplies, and ensuring laboratory instrumentation is performing within specifications
- Knowledge of all lab techniques, processes, and equipment expected to be learned quickly upon training
- Implementing statistical and analytical methods aimed at understanding process variability
- Working closely with the R&D team to implement a course of experiments
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, life and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan, holidays, and PTO.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
