Staff Scientist I – Flexible Biosensors & Wearable Bioelectronics
About The Position
The Staff Scientist I will support the execution of advanced translational research programs at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation focused on wearable biosensors, flexible bioelectronics, and closed-loop metabolic monitoring systems. This position is designed for a junior-level scientist with strong technical expertise in wearable biosensors, electrochemical sensing, microfluidics, and bioelectronics who will contribute to the development of next-generation wearable physiological feedback systems. The role will focus on wearable sweat biosensors for metabolic monitoring and integration with vagus nerve stimulation-based obesity management platforms. This is a junior-level, non-faculty scientific staff position focused on technical execution, experimental development, and translational program support rather than grant writing or independent PI development.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, or a related discipline
- Strong research experience in wearable sensors, electrochemical sensing, microfluidics, bioelectronics, or related areas
- Demonstrated ability to design experiments, collect data, analyze results, and troubleshoot complex technical problems
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to an interdisciplinary team
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet project milestones in a fast-paced translational research environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing electrochemical biosensors with various modalities
- Experience with wearable biosensors, skin-interfaced devices, or physiological monitoring systems
- Experience with microfluidic device design, soft lithography, laser cutting, flexible materials, adhesive patches, or wearable device fabrication
- Experience with flexible electronics, portable potentiostat, wireless readout, signal acquisition, or embedded sensor systems
- Experience with biological sample testing, sensor calibration, interference testing, antifouling strategies, and drift correction
- Experience with data processing, signal quality analysis, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Arduino, or related tools
- Interest in bioelectronic medicine, closed-loop therapeutic systems, neuromodulation, metabolic health, or digital health technologies
- Experience working with translational research projects, industry collaborations, prototype development, or milestone-driven R&D programs
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on wearable biosensors for metabolic and physiological monitoring
- Integrate biosensors with flexible substrates, portable electronics, and data acquisition systems
- Perform calibration, analytical validation, interference testing, stability testing, and repeatability studies in artificial sweat and relevant biological samples
- Analyze sensor data and develop methods for signal correction, contextual interpretation, and quality control
- Deliver fast results with high-quality execution and strong scientific rigor
- Support execution of milestone-driven translational research programs involving wearable biosensors and closed-loop therapeutic systems
- Contribute to prototype development, benchtop validation, and system optimization
- Troubleshoot complex technical challenges related to sensor performance, stability, and integration
- Ensure reproducibility, scalability, and quality of experimental outputs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including engineers, clinicians, neuroscientists, industry partners, and regulatory or translational collaborators
- Support integration of biosensing platforms with therapeutic devices and translational development strategies
- Prepare technical reports, invention disclosures, manuscripts, presentations, and grant-related materials
- Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications, conferences, and partner-facing technical updates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
