Lab Staff Positions
Support cutting-edge sensing research as a hardware engineer, validation specialist, software developer, or chemical engineer. Click any position to view details and apply.
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Position Details
Lead hardware development and prototyping for V-SENSE sensing systems. Design, build, and test prototype electronics and sensor platforms. Manage lab equipment, oversee fabrication and assembly processes, and ensure documentation of all designs and testing protocols. Work directly with faculty and graduate students to translate research concepts into functional hardware.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and prototype sensing system electronics (schematics, PCB layout, component selection)
- Fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, and testing of hardware platforms
- Operate and maintain lab equipment (oscilloscopes, soldering stations, measurement tools)
- Document designs, assembly procedures, testing protocols, and performance results
- Collaborate with faculty and graduate students on hardware development and validation
- Support field deployments and troubleshooting of hardware systems
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Hands-on experience with PCB design, schematic capture, and circuit prototyping
- Proficiency with electronics test equipment and soldering/assembly techniques
- Strong documentation and technical drawing skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively on hardware projects
Preferred Experience
- Experience with microcontroller platforms (Arduino, STM32, similar)
- Familiarity with mixed-signal circuit design or RF circuits
- Experience with PCB manufacturing and component sourcing
- Previous work in sensor systems or embedded hardware development
- CAD experience (KiCad, Altium, or similar)
Position Details
Design and execute rigorous experimental validation studies for sensing systems. Develop automated testing protocols, collect and analyze performance data, and ensure sensor systems meet specifications before deployment. Work with faculty to design validation methodologies and contribute to clinical or field studies evaluating system performance in real environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design experimental validation studies and testing protocols for sensor systems
- Develop automated measurement and data collection systems
- Perform statistical analysis of sensor performance and data quality
- Troubleshoot system performance issues and characterize failure modes
- Support field deployments and real-world performance evaluation
- Collaborate on clinical studies and regulatory documentation
- Document validation results and contribute to technical reports
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field
- Experience with experimental design, data collection, and statistical analysis
- Proficiency with data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, R, or similar)
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills
- Familiarity with measurement instruments and sensor characterization
Preferred Experience
- Experience with signal processing or time-series data analysis
- Familiarity with medical device validation or regulatory standards
- Experience with automated testing frameworks or LabVIEW
- Background in clinical research or field studies
- Data visualization and reporting experience
Position Details
Develop firmware and software for embedded sensing systems deployed in real operational environments. Write real-time signal processing algorithms, manage device-to-cloud communication, optimize power consumption, and ensure reliable operation in field deployments. Support both prototyping and production phases of sensing platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop firmware for microcontrollers and embedded Linux systems
- Implement real-time signal processing and on-device algorithms
- Design and optimize device communication protocols (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular, LoRaWAN)
- Optimize power consumption for battery-powered and energy-harvesting systems
- Debug hardware/software integration issues and performance bottlenecks
- Write clean, documented code and manage version control
- Support field deployments and firmware updates for deployed systems
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
- Experience with microcontroller development and embedded operating systems
- Understanding of real-time systems and low-level hardware interfaces
- Experience with version control (Git) and code documentation
Preferred Experience
- Experience with ARM Cortex-M or similar architectures
- Real-time DSP or signal processing implementation
- Wireless communication protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi, cellular, LoRa)
- Low-power embedded system design and optimization
- Experience with RTOS platforms (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar)
- Integration with cloud platforms or backend systems
Position Details
Support biosensor development and validation through chemical and biological expertise. Perform sample preparation, conduct biocompatibility testing, design biological assays, and characterize sensor materials and interfaces. Work closely with faculty to translate sensing concepts into validated biosensor platforms ready for clinical or field use.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare samples and perform chemical analysis for biosensor validation
- Conduct biocompatibility and cytotoxicity testing on sensor materials
- Design and execute biological assays to characterize sensor performance
- Perform materials characterization (optical, electrochemical, surface analysis)
- Maintain laboratory safety protocols and manage chemical inventory
- Document experimental results and contribute to technical reports
- Support transition from prototype sensors to validated devices
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
- Hands-on experience with chemical or biological laboratory techniques
- Familiarity with analytical instrumentation and measurement methods
- Strong attention to detail and documentation practices
- Understanding of safety protocols and proper handling of chemicals/biological materials
Preferred Experience
- Experience with biosensor development or medical device validation
- Cell culture or tissue engineering background
- Analytical chemistry or spectroscopy experience
- Electrochemical measurement techniques
- Regulatory standards for biocompatibility testing (ISO 10993)
- Statistics and data analysis for biological experiments