Principal Scientist / Director, Microfluidics & Consumables Engineering (IVD)

This is a senior-level hire (Principal Scientist to Director) for an experienced microfluidics and consumables engineering leader who can contribute both strategically and hands-on across system architecture, design verification, manufacturability, and scale-up. This individual will play a critical role in advancing fluidic subsystems from concept through robust, scalable product implementation.

Responsibilities Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimization of microfluidic architectures and consumable/cartridge systems for complex assay workflows
• Translate assay and system requirements into robust fluidic designs addressing flow control, mixing, reagent handling, and failure mode mitigation
• Drive modeling, experimentation, and design verification activities, including fluidic performance characterization and reliability studies
• Lead development of flowcell and consumable integration strategies, including design-for-manufacture and scale-up considerations
• Partner cross-functionally with assay development, engineering, manufacturing, and product teams to optimize real-world cartridge performance
• Support supplier interactions, manufacturing transfer, and technical documentation within regulated development environments
• Contribute to technical strategy and help shape broader consumables and microfluidics platform direction

Qualifications Required Skills

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Significant industry experience appropriate for Principal Scientist through Director leveling
• Deep expertise in microfluidic system design, fluid handling, and consumables engineering
• Strong background in experimental troubleshooting, verification testing, and fluidics modeling (CFD/COMSOL or similar preferred)
• Experience with manufacturable consumables, process scale-up, and DFM/DFA principles
• Familiarity with regulated product development (IVD, med device, or related) strongly preferred