Current openings at Alamar Biosciences

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a critical role in sustaining our current proteomics instrument platform while driving the development of next-generation systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including R&D scientists, system engineers, software developers, and manufacturing experts—to ensure reliability, optimize performance, and innovate robust solutions. This role demands hands-on expertise, creative problem-solving, and a passion for advancing biotech instrumentation in a fast-paced startup environment. Key Responsibilities Sustaining Engineering: Own mechanical reliability improvement projects (life testing, FMEA updates, failure analysis). Drive design changes via ECOs and partner with Manufacturing to validate fixes. Next-Generation Development: Build and bring‑up alpha/beta prototypes; define verification methods (gage R&R, test fixtures, acceptance criteria) and analyze results to iterate designs. Partner with Systems/Software/Vendor to integrate sensors/actuators; define interfaces, alignment/adjustment schemes, and calibration methods. CAD: Develop and maintain 3D CAD models and assemblies using SolidWorks. Release production drawings with full GD&T and critical‑to‑quality callouts. Hands-On Execution: Perform assembly, testing, and debugging in lab settings using diagnostic tools and equipment to verify functionality. Develop and validate testing or manufacturing fixtures. Documentation: own BOMs, CAD, and production drawings with full GD&T; ensure change of traceability, serviceability, backwards compatibility and smooth change management with CM. Manufacturing Integration: Identify advanced materials, suppliers and processes (e.g., injection molding, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication) to improve cost-efficiency and system robustness. Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. Experience: 6+ years in mechanical engineering for biotech instrumentation, medical devices, or life sciences platforms (e.g., NGS sequencers, PCR analyzers, or protein detection systems), with expertise in both sustaining and developing complex electro-mechanical systems. Technical Skills: Expert in 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks preferred) Experience designing precision gantry systems (e.g., XY/XYZ): linear guides, belts/lead screws/ball screws, stepper/BLDC drives, kinematics and backlash management, alignment/calibration methods, tolerance analysis, and safety/interlocks. Expertise in mechanisms, materials, GD&T, and tolerance analysis. Proficiency in structured problem-solving, verification/validation (V&V), and risk management processes. Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to collaborate across disciplines and present technical concepts clearly to non-experts. Proactive, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with a strong sense of ownership. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated ownership from concept → V&V → transfer to manufacturing → sustaining for a complex instrument or subsystem. Background in machined, sheet metal, and injection molded parts and their production tooling. Experience with biotech-specific challenges, such as integrating consumables, liquid-handling, or thermal control in high-throughput instruments. Knowledge of ISO 13485 and other regulatory standards for medical devices or diagnostics. The base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 - $170,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The ranges displayed on each job posting reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries but are subject to change if the leveling of the role is adjusted. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. 

Would you like to make a significant impact in life science research and early disease detection at an expanding company? We are searching for a Field Service Engineer to join a dynamic team of professionals supporting Alamar’s automated instrument for high-precision proteomic analysis. Centered upon field engineering within our Customer Support organization, this role will leverage your expertise to deliver exceptional levels of customer service. This is a customer facing, hands on role and as an early hire offers the opportunity to make meaningful impact on the development of our field service team. The role has significant opportunities to collaborate closely with Engineering and R&D teams. Primary Responsibilities:  Instrument installation, planned maintenance, corrective maintenance, and upgrades for Alamar’s ground breaking ARGO platform in customer facilities Provide exceptional levels of remote and on-site customer support throughout east, south east US, and beyond. Preferred location is Balitmore, MD. This is a field based role where daily activities are in customer laboratories. This role involves travel by car, train, and air to reach customer sites. Candidates must have easy access to major airport plus willingness and ability to travel on short notice. Initiate and cultivate positive relationships with customers and colleagues Address customer requests rapidly including documenting in CRM system Proactively collaborate with colleagues to provide comprehensive solutions to customer facing issues Provide valuable Voice of Customer insights to inform product improvements Create and refine scalable customer support processes which allow for future growth Create / review technical work instructions, manuals, and bulletins Qualifications:  Positive “can do” attitude a must Adaptable self-motivated person with an attention to detail Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field (prefer 1-3 years of field-based experience in bio-tech industry) Exceptional ability to communicate across all organizational levels, including executives Pragmatic thinker with a clear and effective approach to problem-solving  Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information with clarity Demonstrated technical skills including ability to diagnose electrical, electromechanical and fluidic sub systems Strong orientation towards process improvement, adept problem-solving skills, and unwavering commitment to quality Desire, ability, and willingness to travel from your home location to customer sites throughout South East, Eastern US, and beyond when needed., with possibility of some global travel Are you a customer focused, positive, can-do, self-motivated, goal-oriented, engineer? Do you want to work with a team who truly works together to accomplish goals? We want to hear from you. The base salary range for this full-time position is $85,000 - $110,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The ranges displayed on each job posting reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries but are subject to change if the leveling of the role is adjusted. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. 

The IVD Assay Development Senior Scientist I will lead the design, development, optimization, and validation of in vitro diagnostic assays for clinical applications. This role requires hands-on laboratory work, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful product development and commercialization. Key Responsibilities Develop IVD assays for FDA and other global regulatory approval/clearance Design and execute experiments to develop IVD assays and establish assay performance specifications (sensitivity, specificity, reproducibility) Optimize and  troubleshoot assays to meet performance expectations Transfer assay designs to tech transfer and manufacturing; define QC measures and support scale-up activities Work closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Engineering teams. Participate in technical discussions and project meetings. Design and execution of verification and validation (V&V) studies, including all testing and documentation Perform data analysis and generate study reports suitable for regulatory review Identify and troubleshoot assay or process issues, recommend solutions, and contribute ideas for assay and process improvements Stay current on relevant technological and scientific advancements through literature review and evaluation of emerging technologies Perform other duties as required Requirements Ph.D. or M.S. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related fields. 5+ years in IVD assay development and validation. Hands-on experience with immunoassay formats (ELISA, chemiluminescent), enzymatic assays, and molecular techniques (qPCR, sequencing). Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485). Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, GraphPad Prism, or statistical software). Excellent documentation and communication skills. The base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 - $165,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The ranges displayed on each job posting reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries but are subject to change if the leveling of the role is adjusted. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.