Research Associate I

Full-time

Description

About the Company

Biolinq is a venture-backed digital health company developing a wearable biosensor platform that measures biomarkers important to the management of many clinical conditions including diabetes. This dynamic role is a part of a team of engineers and scientists developing a novel intradermal biosensor technology and the associated software data extraction and rendering SDK that will transform the way people manage their metabolic health.

Job Purpose

This is a dynamic role as part of a team of engineers and scientists developing a novel intradermal biosensor technology. It is a hands-on laboratory role which straddles R&D and pilot-scale production making extensive use of proper laboratory practices including preparing solutions designing and running experiments and recording and analyzing data. You will have the opportunity to assist the scientific team perform experiments and collect data to validate biosensor performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembling cataloging imaging and preparing biosensors for evaluation by the scientific team
• Designing executing automated electrochemical experiments and performing calibrations
• Expected to learn to operate in a regulated environment (i.e. GLP GMP Design Controls per 21 CFR 820.30)
• Preparing chemicals reagents buffers and solutions to support laboratory activities
• Maintaining inventory ordering supplies and ensuring laboratory instrumentation is performing within specifications
• Knowledge of all lab techniques processes and equipment expected to be learned quickly upon training
• Implementing statistical and analytical methods aimed at understanding process variability
• Working closely with the R&D team to implement a course of experiments
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

• B.A. / B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemistry Material Science Polymer Science or related field
• 1-3 years hands-on laboratory experience required
• Able to follow stringent quality-control measures designed to improve test-to-test consistency
• Able to follow stringent work instructions standard operating procedures test protocols etc.
• Highly methodical organized and detail-oriented; able to communicate results clearly to the team
• Close adherence to sensor synthesis and evaluation protocols provided by the R&D team
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office productivity suite (Word Excel PowerPoint)

Working Conditions

• General Office and Laboratory

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch see talk or hear in a standard office environment. Employee may occasionally lift/or move up to 15 pounds.

BENEFITS

Medical dental vision health savings account flexible spending account life and long-term disability insurance 401(k) plan holidays and PTO.

At Biolinq we fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment compensation and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications without regard to race color religion national origin age sex veteran status genetic information disability or any other basis prohibited by federal state or local accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable federal state and/or local laws it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation upon request during the application process to applicants in order that they may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we intend to comply fully with applicable federal state and/or local employment laws and the information requested on this application will only be used for purposes consistent with those laws. To the extent required by applicable law The Company maintains a smoke- free workplace.

As part of our efforts to ensure fair and equal pay based on merit Biolinq supports pay transparency internally and during the recruitment process. The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this role is: $68000 to $72000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. Actual compensation packages are commensurate with experience and based on a variety of factors that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to: skill set depth of experience education certifications and specific work location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the job across the U.S. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. Biolinq also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick time parental leave) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and any written agreement between the parties. Your recruiter can share more about the total compensation package during the hiring process.

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may at its discretion assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact Biolinq Talent Acquisition at

Salary Description

$68000-$72000 per year

Required Experience:

IC