Location: Durham,NC, USA
Job Title - Engineering Contractor
Location - Research Triangle Park, NC
Duration – 12+ Months Contract
Total Hours/week - 40.001st Shift
DescriptionThe Life Science Innovation group at Client Technologies and Innovation in seeking a highly talented engineer to develop innovative solutions that address current and future health care needs in the area of infectious disease diagnostics. The associate will work as a member of a multidisciplinary team that is developing technologies to address the global infectious disease diagnostics market. The associate will develop, build and test microfluidic devices and related components for biological sample purification. The associate will evaluate designs for manufacturability and contribute to the transition from prototype to validation devices and assembly procedures. Responsibilities will also include development of test methods and fixtures to characterize systems to determine release criteria and support validation. This position is a one year temporary position.The candidate will have an advanced set of skills and knowledge in device design for manufacturability, fabrication, and characterization, and should be able to plan and conduct scientific experiments and effectively analyze, interpret, and present experimental results with minimal oversight. The candidate should also be able to adapt to changing requirements that can arise in a dynamic work environment and will be expected to contribute intellectually in areas not directly related to his or her field.ResponsibilitiesDesign, implementation and testing of microfluidic, and/or electro-mechanical systemsDevelop tests and fixtures to evaluate performance and develop release criteria for microfluidic, and/or electro-mechanical systemsTransition prototype designs and assembly procedures to validation level devices and proceduresConduct device performance test with biological samplesReview and provide input into acceptance criteria for technical specificationsCommunicate progress, results, conclusions and test steps to team and managementKeep lab notes, data and experimental observation in lab bookDemonstrate strong personal accountability for completion of project milestones and deliverablesWork independently, receiving technical guidance on complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects
Qualifications:BS or greater in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree.3-5 years of medical device experience. Experience with disposable microfluidic devices strongly preferredExperience with, material selection, device assembly, injection molding, machining practices and electro-mechanical assemblies.Experience in manufacturing process development, validations and qualifications.Experience designing automated or semi-automated system tests is preferred.Experience with 3D CAD and Drafting (preferably SolidWorks Modeling).Proficiency with equipment/fixture fabrication and machine shop skillsSelf-motivation, focus, determination, self-reliance, open-mindedness, amiability, and flexibilityAbility to work effectively within the project team and the cross-functional organizationWorking knowledge with biological samples and BSL2 environment a plus