Job Description
AXBIO Inc. is a Silicon Valley startup company developing semiconductor nanotechnology biochips for fast Molecular In-Vitro Diagnostics. Company is well funded and founded by seasonal business and technology experts with broad experience in biotechnology, bioinformatics, IC device development and high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic Senior R&D engineer to join our team.
Job Responsibilities of R&D Engineer
· Develop semiconductor based biosensing instruments
· Design electrochemical experiments
· Identify performance parameters
· Perform hands on experiments to create process flow
· Optimize instrument performance
· Maintain the hardware, oversee modifications as needed
· Collaborate with Biomedical, Electrical engineers, Biologists, Data Scientists and Software Engineers
Senior R&D Engineer Must Have Qualifications
· The senior R&D Engineer must experience in performing biological and/or chemical experiments
· Able to generate and interpret data
· Experience in semiconductor technologies
· The R&D engineer must has working knowledge/experience in surface chemistry
Senior R&D Engineer Qualifications/Skills Preferred
· The senior R&D engineer should have at least a B.S. in chemical, materials engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience in prototype testing and workflow development or a M.S. and higher with 3+ years of experience
· The R&D engineer should experience with design of experiment and process development in an industrial setting
· The R&D engineer has hands on experience with handling biological and/or chemical substances
· The R&D engineer has expertise in microfluidics and fluidic platforms related to biological sensing
· We highly prefer the R&D engineer has participation in developing genome sequencing equipment.
· Working knowledge of statistical software packages, such as: JMP, Minitab, SPSS
· Ability to keep detailed documentation of experiments and operating procedures
· Ability to communicate technical complex ideas to a multi-disciplinary team
· Strong organization skills, and ability to thrive in a cross-functional, fast-paced start-up environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Santa Clara, CA 95054: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience in designing of experiment and/or process development ?
Education:
Experience:
- research and developmentt: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: One location