What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrochemist / Analytical Chemist position at BioMEMS Diagnostics?
Electrochemist / Analytical Chemist
Location: Ann Arbor, MI (on-site) | Salary: $130,000/year bonus | Education: MS, PhD preferred
About the Role
BioMEMS is developing an innovative point-of-care diagnostic device and analyzer for medical/biological testing. We're seeking a hands-on electrochemist or analytical chemist to drive iterative product improvement including assay development, sensor characterization, and device performance validation.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize electrochemical sensors/assays for a point-of-care diagnostic platform
- Characterize sensor performance (sensitivity, specificity, reproducibility, stability) using electrochemical methods
- Support integration of sensing chemistry with MEMS/microfluidic or lateral-flow device architecture
- Perform and validate biofluid-based assays (e.g., ELISA) for clinical relevance
- Maintain clear, auditable lab documentation and data records
- Analyze experimental data, build automated data pipelines (Python), and report findings to cross-functional/remote teams
- Prototype fixtures/consumables using 3D printing
- Troubleshoot independently and propose creative solutions to novel technical problems
- Work with vendors and manufacturers to ensure products and designs match specifications, cost and quality
Required Qualifications
- MS in Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Hands-on experience with MEMS, lateral flow, or similar microfabricated/point-of-care diagnostic devices
- Demonstrated independence, creativity, agility, self-motivation, and creative problem-solving in a lab R&D startup setting
- Strong, auditable documentation and record-keeping practices
- Proficiency with ELISA assay development and execution
- Solid data analysis skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with biofluid handling and processing
- Familiarity with Python for data analysis/automation
- Experience with 3D printing for rapid prototyping
- Hands-on experience with PalmSens potentiostat/analyzer systems
- Experience with silver nanoparticle synthesis
- Experience with biological/biofluid assay development (blood, saliva, urine, etc.)
- Experience collaborating effectively with distributed/remote teams
Work Environment
On-site laboratory role based in Ann Arbor, MI, supporting a fast-paced medical device diagnostics company. Close collaboration with remote engineering, business and product teams required.
Email CV to HCoia@biomemsdiagnostics.com
Competitive salary ($130K base bonus), benefits, and equity potential commensurate with experience.
Salary : $130,000