Senior/Principal Engineer

2 weeks ago


Oxford UK, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom CT19 Full time

We are recruiting for an early-stage start-up based in Oxford who have recently secured their Seed funding. They are building a platform that leverages extensive Oxford University research to bring a disruptive technology allowing culture-free microbiology diagnostics in hours. The technology can identify bacteria and fungi from clinical samples and rapidly produce their antimicrobial profile in under 3 hours, compared to the current standard of 3 days. The success of this technology will ensure a revolution in the microbiology diagnostic space and set the standard for tomorrow.


This is a rare opportunity to join as one of the first employees on a mission to win against superbugs, we need the best and brightest to join us and enable this ambitious vision.


As an experienced Senior/Principal Microfluidics Engineer you will be working with team in Oxford. You will get to experience building the company with the founders' team.

Experience:

  • Experienced in hands-on microfluidic systems development and validation

-> Mechanical characterization (fluid dynamics, structural integrity)

-> Biological characterization (cell viability, purification efficacy)

  • In-depth knowledge of various fabrication techniques (e.g., soft lithography, rapid prototyping).
  • Experience in scaling from low volume prototyping to high volume manufacturing

-> Demonstrated ability to transition microfluidic devices from prototype stages to scalable manufacturing processes.

-> Understanding of manufacturing challenges and quality control measures necessary for high-volume production.

  • Design of experiments (DoE), with proficiencies in:

-> Experimental planning

-> Understanding and deriving insights from complex data

-> Process and design optimization

  • Expertise in modifying surface chemistry to manipulate cell or bacteria capture efficiency.
  • Proven track record in cell purification and single-cell handling.
  • Strategic advisory skills with a focus on innovation and problem-solving


We want to be upfront about the culture we are building here. We are not a family; we are a sports team. Those who join us are united by the common goal of transforming microbiology diagnostics from a culture-standard (today) to a culture-free standard (tomorrow). There is an absolute strive for excellence and urgency. On average, every day we don’t reach a culture-free era, 4000 people die. We want to change that.



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