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Senior Engineer, Microfluidics & Applications

Vivodyne
Location
San Francisco (Brisbane), CA
Posted
9 days ago
Department
Hardware + Automation
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field; M.S. is a plus
  • 3–5 years of relevant industry experience in precision manufacturing of microfluidic, semiconductor, or cartridge-based products, or in biological lab automation
  • Hands-on experience fabricating microfluidic devices (PDMS, thermoplastics, or glass)
  • Experience working in a cleanroom or cleanroom-like laboratory or manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and standard biological lab equipment
  • Familiarity with liquid handlers, perfusion systems, or other precision automation
Nice to have
  • Exposure to CNC micromachining, laser ablation, or injection molding
What the job really is

As a Senior Engineer on the Microfluidics & Applications team at Vivodyne, you will be responsible for fabricating and assembling microfluidic devices, conducting quality control, and executing biological workflows to validate the functionality of these devices. This hands-on role requires collaboration with hardware and software engineers, tissue biologists, and automation specialists, allowing you to contribute to both manufacturing and biological applications within a cutting-edge robotics platform.

Benefits
  • High-Impact Mission
  • Multi-Disciplinary Exposure
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Innovative Culture
Things to weigh
  • Compensation range provided is $180,000 — $197,000 USD, but specific salary for the role is not listed
  • Role involves both manufacturing and biological workflows, which may require a diverse skill set
  • Fast-paced environment may lead to competing priorities
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