Sensor Characterization Co-Op

Laminar • Somerville, MA

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About The Position

Laminar is hiring a Sensor Characterization Co-Op to support the integration and evaluation of new sensing technologies. The role focuses on rigorous testing and analysis to improve sensor design, establish noise and drift characteristics, and determine Limits of Detection (LOD) for industry-relevant chemicals. The co-op will own sensor testing from experiment design and sample preparation through data collection, analysis, and presentation of results to engineering teams.

The position also supports customer-driven use-case exploration through material fingerprinting and concentration testing, analysis, and preparation of customer-facing presentations. The role emphasizes reproducibility through lab notebooks, Standard Operating Procedures, and organized raw data, as well as designing and refining calibration procedures for the new sensing stack.

Requirements

• Have or be pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Have coursework or experience in chemistry, physics, optical engineering, or a related field.
• Be comfortable with hands-on lab work and running structured experiments.
• Have statistics and data analysis skills, using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Be detail-oriented and able to follow and constructively critique experimental procedures.
• Be willing to perform a wide variety of hands-on engineering and technician tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with spectroscopy and electrical impedance measurement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the sensor R&D team to design testing procedures, conduct tests, and analyze data to characterize new sensor performance.
• Support customer-driven use-case exploration by running material fingerprinting and concentration tests, analyzing data, and building customer-facing slides.
• Prepare samples at known concentrations, including serial dilutions and emulsifications, while following lab-safety protocols.
• Use statistical methods to calculate Limits of Detection for industrially relevant chemicals.
• Maintain a lab notebook, write and refine Standard Operating Procedures, and organize raw data to support experiment reproducibility and future comparison.
• Design, test, and refine calibration procedures for the new sensing stack.

Benefits

• Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Access to Greentown Labs’ extensive network of cleantech startups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed