Microfluidics Engineer

Blue Beagle Bio is looking to hire a Microfluidics Engineer.

You will lead development and testing of microfluidic devices, helping take ideas from concept through to scalable products.

Job Title:

 Molecular Biologist

Vacancy Type:

 Permanent

Location:

 London

Salary:

 DOE

 

About the Organisation

 

You’ll be joining a biotech start-up bringing a new gene synthesis platform

 to market. The team is small, ambitious and technically driven, and works at the intersection of molecular biology and automation. With support from Innovate UK, the business is moving rapidly from concept to validation and towards near-term commercialisation.

What you'll do

• Lead the design and develop microfluidic devices and fluid handling systems
• Prototype, test and optimise device performance
• Collaborate with molecular biologists and consultants.
• Support the transition from R&D to scalable manufacturing

About you

• MSc in Mechanical, Biomedical or Chemical Engineering, Physics or a related discipline
• Strong practical experience designing and developing microfluidic systems as well as designing or integrating custom electronics  for microfluidic systems.
• Solid grounding in  fluid mechanics and CFD , with practical use of Ansys CFD or equivalent
• Experience with  CAD for microfluidics  and related electronics
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach
• Ability to work independently and in a small team

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Experience in lab-on-a-chip technologies, molecular biology, automation or life science instrumentation would be advantageous but is not essential.

Desirable experience

 

• Experience working in  GMP or quality-driven environments , including SOP development
• Candidates from biotech, diagnostics, medical devices, analytical instrumentation or other microfluidics-focused industries are encouraged to apply.