Microfluidics Engineer

We are a well-funded startup based in San Francisco in the Dogpatch neighborhood next to UCSF Mission Bay. We have developed a proprietary ultrahigh throughput single cell platform to profile the immune system to find better targets for immunotherapy. We are looking for a microfluidics engineer to join our interdisciplinary team. The candidate should have deep expertise in microfluidics and single cell manipulations, and be able to execute on independent projects. He/she is expected to adapt quickly and communicate well, especially in a fast-paced startup environment. The candidate will collaborate with other microfluidics engineers and be part of an exciting journey.

We pay a competitive salary with equity and full benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k match, daily lunch and commuter benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Design, fabricate, and test droplet-based microfluidic devices for various applications
• Lead microfabrication processes including soft lithography, photolithography, etching, bonding, and other relevant techniques
• Develop, modify, and optimize protocols for the generation, manipulation, and analysis of droplets in microfluidic systems
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to integrate microfluidic devices with other systems, ensuring seamless and efficient interfacing
• Document and present findings, methodologies, and developments to both technical and non-technical audiences

Skills and Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a relevant field with experiences in microfluidics and working with cells.
• 2+ years of experiences in microfluidics, especially in single cell manipulations and single cell sequencing
• Experience in working in a cleanroom environment, and with microfabrication techniques
• Ability to design and build optical and microfluidics systems
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., Solidworks)
• Experience with programming and simulation (e.g., Python, MATLAB, COMSOL)
• Execute fast with high quality results, with a habit of excellence.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred (but not mandatory)

• Experience with high-throughput screening or single-cell analysis using microfluidics
• Expertise in building systems for droplet merging, sorting, mixing and other droplet manipulations
• Experience in designing barcodes, libraries, assays and systems for single cell tagging and sequencing
• Prior experiences working at startups

Job Type: Full-time, Mon-Fri
Pay: $75,000 - $95,000 in salary depending on depth of expertise + bonuses + equity
Benefits: 401K match + lunch+ commuter benefits + health insurance (100% premium covered) + life insurance

Company Culture:
Collaboration, Ownership and Authenticity.