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Engineer II, Microfluidic Process

Slingshot Biosciences
Location
Emeryville, CA
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Research & Development
Salary
$130,000 – $150,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Materials Science, or a related STEM discipline with 8+ years of industry experience; or an M.S. with 6+ years; or a Ph.D. with 3+ years of industry experience in a biotech or medical device environment
  • Deep hands-on experience with PDMS microfluidic device fabrication, including silicon wafer photolithography, prepolymer casting, degassing, oven curing, oxygen plasma bonding, and surface chemistry/silanization
  • Demonstrated track record of transferring laboratory-scale microfluidics or biotech consumable manufacturing into robust, validated, high-throughput commercial operations or outsourced CMO environments
  • Proven experience with chemical synthesis, polymer chemistry, hydrogel formulation, or managing complex, multi-stage reagent fabrication processes
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001, 17034, or 13485 quality standards, with experience executing change control, drafting SOPs, and driving root-cause investigations
  • Strong analytical skills; proficiency with statistical analysis software (e.g., JMP, Minitab, Excel, Python) to evaluate process capabilities and perform Design of Experiments (DoE) and other statistical analyses (e.g., ANOVA)
What the job really is

As a Microfluidic Process Engineer II at Slingshot Biosciences, you will lead the development and optimization of microfluidic consumables and cell mimic products. Your responsibilities include managing the in-house fabrication of PDMS chips, overseeing the production of polymeric base beads, and ensuring quality assurance across manufacturing processes. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and support the transition to external manufacturing partners.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $130,000 – $150,000
  • Retirement Plan (401k)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Family Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Fully stocked break room with food, snacks, and beverages
Things to weigh
  • Role requires significant hands-on experience with specific microfluidic fabrication techniques
  • Position involves transitioning processes to external manufacturers, which may introduce challenges
  • Fast-paced startup environment may require adaptability and quick decision-making
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