Single Cell Field Application Engineer (FAE), BioFoundry

Berkeley Lights, Inc.

(Emeryville, California)

Full Time

Job Posting Details

About Berkeley Lights, Inc.

Berkeley Lights, Inc. (BLI) opens up new possibilities in cellular biology, enabling researchers to study and manipulate single cells in ways never before possible.

Summary

The BioFoundry at Berkeley Lights, Inc. is seeking an exceptional mechatronics candidate for the position of Single Cell Field Application Engineer. This role will contribute to the fusion of biology + engineering with the aim of working on cures for cancer.

We are looking for a productive engineer who will thrive in a fast paced and dynamic clean room environment, helping to develop and run reliable workflows. This highly visible position is a field representative and may be located at customer site. It’s essential that the engineer/scientist be available for travel and remote placement as needed, possibly for several months.

We are especially interested in experienced engineers who have the interest and capability to develop quickly, working toward a possible lead position.

Responsibilities

As a key member of a diverse, interdisciplinary development R&D team, you will:

Creatively support, operate, evaluate, and modify a rapidly evolving technology platform engaged in single cell assay, culture, and genomic evaluation.
Proactively develop and operate advanced lab automation equipment with an emphasis on microscopy and microfluidics.
Take ownership for achieving results in early stage, fast-paced biology and technology development programs.

Ideal Candidate

**Required skills and experience:**

* B.S. or M. S. plus a few years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics or other multidisciplinary engineering fields with some exposure to applications in biology, or overall equivalent experience
* Familiarity with cell/tissue culture, cell-based assays, and microscopy platforms; experience in modern molecular and cell biology techniques
* Ability to independently support and troubleshoot complex electromechanical, optical, and microfluidic instrumentation/hardware, robotics in early stages of development using structured engineering approaches; familiarity with machine shops is preferred.
* Programming/ coding skills (Python, Java, MATLAB)
* Proficient data analysis skills; experience with data-mining software (Tableau, Spotfire) is preferred.
* Ability to thrive in early stage technology development with demanding schedules and deliverables
* Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to clearly articulate ideas, problems, and solutions
* Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills to work well with scientists and engineers of widely divergent backgrounds

Required skills and experience:

B.S. or M. S. plus a few years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics or other multidisciplinary engineering fields with some exposure to applications in biology, or overall equivalent experience
Familiarity with cell/tissue culture, cell-based assays, and microscopy platforms; experience in modern molecular and cell biology techniques
Ability to independently support and troubleshoot complex electromechanical, optical, and microfluidic instrumentation/hardware, robotics in early stages of development using structured engineering approaches; familiarity with machine shops is preferred.
Programming/ coding skills (Python, Java, MATLAB)
Proficient data analysis skills; experience with data-mining software (Tableau, Spotfire) is preferred.
Ability to thrive in early stage technology development with demanding schedules and deliverables
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to clearly articulate ideas, problems, and solutions
Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills to work well with scientists and engineers of widely divergent backgrounds