Element Biosciences · 2 weeks ago
Fluidics Engineering Intern
San Diego, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $40/hrElement Biosciences is dedicated to empowering the scientific community and is seeking a Fluidics Engineering Intern to contribute to cutting-edge projects. The intern will work on fluidic devices for next-generation sequencing technologies while gaining valuable industrial experience and developing soft skills through mentorship and collaboration.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth DiagnosticsLife Science
Responsibilities
Collaborate within a cross-functional team to design, develop, and optimize fluidic devices that will aid next-generation sequencing technologies
Design breadboards, prototype, and control fluidic critical components at both the modular and integrated system level
Plan and execute experiments; collect data, validate hypotheses, and evaluate fluidic performance using characterization tools, with close mentorship from a senior fluidics engineer
Apply foundational knowledge of fluid mechanics, microfluidics, and experimental/simulation methods to troubleshoot and resolve real-world engineering challenges
Work alongside experienced engineers to gain hands-on experience and deepen your understanding of fluidic hardware, instrument development, and biotech R&D workflows
Communicate findings clearly through organized data, presentations, or informal technical discussions
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled Senior-level Undergraduate or Graduate student in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Bioengineering, Physics, or a related department
Understanding of statistics and experience using programming tools such as Python, JMP, or MATLAB is required
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies
Preferred
Good understanding of fluid mechanics, mechanics, electronics, and optics is preferred
Device characterization experience, including fluidic hardware development with pumps and valves, instrument/device prototyping, or other microfluidic/biofluidic/optofluidic applications, is preferred
Experience publishing papers or presenting at conferences is a plus
Company
Element Biosciences
Element Biosciences is a life science company that focuses on developing innovative genetic analysis tools.
Founded in 2017
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$678MKey Investors
Wellington ManagementVenrock
2024-07-11Series D· $277M
2021-06-29Series C· $276M
2020-06-26Series B· $30M
Leadership Team
Danae Van Oene
Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Support
Edwin Hauw
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Product Management
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