Microfluidics Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Microfluidics Engineer to join a Cambridge based biotech company. This is a full-time permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and expertise across the company's microfluidic activities, driving the development, integration and application of microfluidic technologies across multidisciplinary projects.
• Lead the experimental validation and iterative optimisation of microfluidic performance, including droplet generation, flow control and droplet sorting.
• Maintain and develop the microfluidic platform, introducing innovative approaches to improve its capabilities and performance.
• Design and develop microfluidic devices and technologies for the high-throughput screening of plastic-depolymerising enzymes.
• Lead microfluidic device fabrication, testing and optimisation.
• Develop and integrate optical and optofluidic systems for the detection, measurement and sorting of droplets.
• Analyse and interpret experimental data to support the development and optimisation of screening technologies.
• Work proactively with researchers across multiple disciplines, including biochemists, chemists, bioinformaticians and other scientific specialists.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of experimental work, results and development activities. The ideal candidate must have:
• Strong practical experience in microfluidic technology development and experimental optimisation.
• Proficiency with CAD tools used for microfluidic device design, such as AutoCAD.
• A Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A methodical and data-driven approach to experimental work and problem solving.
• Experience with programming for instrument control, such as LabVIEW. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions