Photonics-related Job Postings

02.26: Senior Optics Physicist/Engineer

In this hands-on research role, successful candidates will develop state of the art optical techniques for nano-bio platforms and maintain/upgrade Nanobiosym's advanced optical workbenches, including supporting data acquisition and analysis programs.

Position requirements:

  • PhD or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field with 5+ years relevant research experience.
  • Extensive hands-on experience in the design, construction and maintenance of optical workbenches with laser sources.
  • Advanced Labview and Matlab programming experience.
  • Strong understanding of optical theory in order to confidently troubleshoot and refine optical designs.
  • High precision optical alignments.
  • In addition to impeccable technical skills, successful candidates possess strong organizational, communication and team skills, and thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Preferred skills:

  • Additional experience in mechanical CAD, machine shop and opto-mechanical techniques.
  • Experience with acousto-optic deflectors/modulators/high precision optics.
  • Signal to noise optimization (vibration isolation).

To Apply: Please forward resume and cover letter to jobs@nanobiosym.com and note the position title in the subject line. Full-time, part-time, and consulting opportunities available.

02.26: Microfluidics Engineer/MEMS

Nanobiosym, Inc is seeking candidates to work in a dynamic team environment of physicists, engineers, and biologists. You will develop, characterize and troubleshoot microfluidics and bio-mems based systems.

Position requirements:

  • Extensive hands-on experience required in executing, optimizing and troubleshooting current surface chemistry molecular biology techniques (DNA sequencing, cloning, and mutagenesis).
  • In addition to impeccable technical skills, successful candidates possess strong organizational, communication and team skills, and thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Preferred skills:

  • PhD in Biomedical Engineering, BIO-MEMS, microfluidics engineering or related field with 5+ years relevant research experience.
  • Expert proficiency in the use of standard molecular biology techniques (DNA sequencing, PCR, cloning, and mutagenesis).
  • Proficiency in use of CAD software.

To Apply: Please forward resume and cover letter to jobs@nanobiosym.com and note the position title in the subject line. Full-time, part-time, and consulting opportunities available.

02.26: Nucleic Acids Biochemist/Molecular Biologist

Working with a multidisciplinary start-up team you will develop, characterize and troubleshoot protocols for biochemical assays in nano-platforms. Efforts include optimization of biochemical assays, surface chemistry and immobilization techniques for proteins and nucleic acids.

Position requirements:

  • PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering or related field with 7+ years relevant research experience.
  • Research experiences in replication and transcription and other DNA protein interactions.
  • Demonstrated success in developing and optimizing in vitro enzyme assays.
  • Expert proficiency in the use of standard molecular biology techniques (DNA sequencing, cloning, mutagenesis).
  • In addition to impeccable technical skills, successful candidates possess strong organizational, communication and team skills, and thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment.
  • Experience immobilizing biomolecules onto various surfaces.

Preferred skills:

  • Expertise in enzyme kinetics.
  • Fluorescent tagging of biomolecules.

To Apply: Please forward resume and cover letter to jobs@nanobiosym.com and note the position title in the subject line. Full-time, part-time, and consulting opportunities available.

All jobs will be posted for 30 days or until filled.