Careers at Sensoreal

 

Design & Development Engineer II

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Start: Immediately

Sensoreal is a start-up company developing point-of-care diagnostic technologies for infectious diseases. In May 2019, Canada became the first country to perform a rapid blood test at the International Space Station using Sensoreal’s technology. Our goal is to now adapt our innovative technology to solve diagnostic challenges here on Earth. 

We are looking for an experienced design and development engineer with academic or industry experience to assist with electrochemical sensor development and integration into microfluidic diagnostic devices. The environment is challenging and fast-paced, with the potential for project launch and expansion within the year.

 

Specifically, you will: 

  • Design experiments to characterize electrochemical sensors on the microfluidics platform

  • Lead a team of junior engineers and interns

  • Independently drive and manage R&D activities according to key objectives

  • Develop manufacturing methods to improve integration of sensors with microfluidic devices

  • Develop and document scalable manufacturing processes

  • Manage projects with OEMs, subcontractors, and other partners

  • Assist with statistical analysis of results and write test reports

  • Develop test methods and protocols, and execute experiments

  • Assist in writing government grants and proposal

Desired Qualifications and Experience

  • 3+ years of relevant work experience (academic or industrial lab) in electrochemistry, biochemistry, electrical engineering, biophysics, bioengineering, or a related field

  • Strong academic record, preference for a PhD or a Post-doc in relevant field

  • Hands-on wet lab experience, particularly with basic immunoassay, surface engineering, and biosensor protocols

  • Experience working with immunoassays, electrochemistry, or plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition is an asset

  • Experience working with microfluidics, immunoassays, medical devices, or microarrays is an asset

  • Knowledge of clinical approval processes for class 2 medical devices, including CLIA certificate or waiver is an asset

  • Knowledge of proteomics and host immune response biomarkers is helpful

  • Experience in R&D or commercialization projects

  • Good organizational and time-management skills

  • Flexible and proactive approach to daily tasks with attention to detail

  • Experience working in small dynamic R&D teams

  • Flexible and proactive approach to daily tasks and ability to work independently

  • Strong technical communication/writing skills

  • Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in French is an asset

  • Legally authorized to work in Canada

What you can look forward to: 

  • The opportunity to be part of a small team of hard-working individuals that value growth and learning 

  • Possibility to work remotely part-time

  • New offices in Mile Ex, Montreal 

  • Ground floor entry in a company positioned for rapid growth

  • Full medical, dental, and vision benefits after 3 month probation

  • Opportunities for professional development, including project management, marketing and business development

Sensoreal provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.