SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory · 1 week ago
Research Associate - Microreactor Chip Based Sample Delivery
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $100K/yrSLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a Research Associate to lead the development of segmented-flow droplet microreactors for high-throughput X-ray studies. The role involves hands-on device design and fabrication, collaboration with teams for microfabrication, and supporting experimental work at LCLS and SSRL.
Advanced MaterialsBiotechnologyGovernmentLife Science
Responsibilities
Design, fabricate, and iterate designs of segmented-flow microreactor prototypes (PDMS, glass, commercial chips)
Build and operate the microfluidic platform to characterize device performance: syringe/pressure pumps, controllers, valves, fittings, and tubing for multiphase flows
Characterize droplets and mixing with high-speed imaging, fluorescence, and quantitative image analysis
Run offline reaction and transport experiments (gas¿liquid, liquid¿liquid, particle suspensions); collect and analyze kinetic/transport data
Maintain experimental records, SOPs, safety documentation, and inventory of consumables
Collaborate with microfabrication engineers and vendors for rapid prototyping and materials selection
Contribute to data reduction, figure generation, technical reports, and manuscripts
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Engineering (biomedical, electrical, mechanical, etc.), Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or related field
Demonstrated experience with microfluidics, millifluidics, and microfabrication
Hands-on experience with fluid handling hardware: syringe pumps, pressure controllers, fittings, and tubing
Ability to lead experiments independently
Ability to rapidly prototype and test new techniques
Experience with development of optical diagnostics (high-speed imaging, basic fluorescence microscopy) and quantitative image analysis
Demonstrated record of scientific productivity through peer-reviewed publications
Strong experimental troubleshooting, record keeping, and communication skills
Ability to travel and participate in beamline experiments at SSRL and LCLS as required
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population
Preferred
Prior experience with experiments at X-ray light sources (synchrotron or XFEL), or familiarity with X-ray sample-delivery constraints
Microfabrication skills: soft lithography (PDMS), glass etching, metal deposition, or chip assembly
Experience developing complex sample delivery systems, particularly supporting droplet based techniques as well as liquid jets
Experience working with multiphase flows, gas-liquid microreactors, or solid suspensions in microchannels
Experience with vacuum or helium-environment sample handling, and safe handling of hazardous reagents
Programming for data analysis and automation (Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW)
Company
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is the U.S. Department of Energy's national lab at Stanford University. It is a sub-organization of Stanford University.
Founded in 1962
1001-5000 employees
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