What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microfluidic Engineer position at Pig Improvement Company (PIC) - North America?
Genus PLC has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Microfluidic Engineer to participate in research and development of microfluidic technology through the advancement of science-based knowledge. The Microfluidic Engineer has primary accountability for investigating and exploring new ideas and concepts, design, build and test microfluidic devices, and deliver innovation to improve animal genetics. As a member of the Research & Development (R&D) team, there will be frequent, multi-disciplinary team collaboration with engineers, biologists, and production. The successful candidate can work in a culturally diverse, fast-paced environment and can work autonomously and collaboratively across functional teams with strong attention to detail and respect for quality assurance. The candidate will also be able to effectively communicate results and their impact on a systems level in a multidisciplinary environment.
The position is located in our Windsor office and hybrid work is an option.
- Design and assemble research platforms to understand complex scientific concepts
- Work collaboratively with the science and engineering teams to generate prototypes and achieve proof of concept
- Source components and build prototypes quickly
- Manage internal and external resources including vendors
- Supervise multiple tasks and prioritize effectively with limited oversight
- Develop experimental plans that can be carried out individually or with a team
- Assist Technicians and other Engineers with development and troubleshooting
- Maintain design for manufacture, validation, and verification of new/changes to microfluidic architecture
- Participate in development of patent applications
- Promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
- Uphold the Genus core values, mission and vision.
- Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours.
- Performs other projects and responsibilities as assigned.
Basic Qualifications: (required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Math, Engineering, Physics, or related program with a minimum of 3 years of experience; OR a Master’s degree with 1 years of experience. Experience should be in microfluidic research and application in an academic or industrial setting
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in cell separation, particle fractionation, or colloidal rheology, including strong knowledge in fluidic dynamics, fluidic kinetics, and surface property of materials
- A minimum of 2 years of experience conducting detailed simulations and particle flow analysis within COMSOL or other CFD packages
- Demonstrated experience in developing and prototyping microfluidic device for particle/cell manipulation
- Ability and desire to learn new skills/knowledge
- Ability to effectively communicate results and their impact on a systems level in a multidisciplinary environment
- Ability to work with minimal guidance to make decisions and report progress
- Ability to lead scientific project deliverables and drive microfluidic chip development and testing, design of experiment, execution, and result analysis and report
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD degree in Math, Engineering, Physics, or related program
- Advanced knowledge of flow cytometry
- Knowledge and experience in designing and building microfluidic devices with integrated micro-optics and waveguides
- Experience in sample preparation, fluidic handling, control system, and integration microfluidic chip with fluidic systems, or instrumentation
- Knowledge and experience in designing and building microfluidic devices with electrode configuration for cellular identification, counting, monitoring, and other biological sensing applications
- Knowledge and experience in design and building microfluidic devices for applications in reproductive biology, such as in vitro animal embryo culture and production, oocyte processing, and IVF, etc.
