Spear Bio · 2 weeks ago
Senior Engineer, Bioengineering Instrumentation Systems
Woburn, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expSpear Bio is a rapidly growing biotech start-up dedicated to revolutionizing early disease diagnosis and monitoring. They are seeking a Senior Engineer in Bioengineering Instrumentation Systems to contribute to workflow automation and instrumentation integration activities, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to drive systematic integration and deployment of solutions.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and optimize automated workflow protocols using FAST platforms and other advanced liquid handling systems
Develop software tools for instrument control, workflow automation, and integration with data pipelines
Define integration schemas for module-to-module system-level integration
Break down systems into submodules for testing, troubleshooting, and staged integration
Drive system-level validation and performance benchmarking in collaboration with CDMO partners
Build versatile tools for workflow scheduling, data acquisition, and pipeline integration
Support system data analysis and instrument performance monitoring
Partner with assay development scientists to translate proteomics and molecular biology protocols into robust automated workflows
Work with hardware and software engineers to align mechatronic subsystems and automation platforms with assay requirements
Qualification
Required
Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in systems integration, instrumentation design, or automation engineering specifically in biotech/diagnostics industry required
Strong foundation in systems engineering and integration methodologies
Hands-on experience with liquid handling systems and other workflow automation platforms (prior FAST and qPCR module integration experience)
Familiarity with mechatronics, robotics, and thermal/optics subsystems
Proficiency in software development for instrument control and automation (Python, C#, or similar)
Familiarity with data analysis and workflow/pipeline integration tools
Exposure to proteomics, molecular biology assays, or related life science applications
Experience integrating assay workflows with hardware and software platforms
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across disciplines
Ability to work systematically in fast-paced, collaborative environments
Benefits
Meaningful stock ownership
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Spear Bio
Spear Bio is a biotech company that focuses on the detection of ultrasensitive protein.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$45M2024-07-29Series A· $45M
2023-11-13Seed
Leadership Team
Feng Xuan
Co-Founder & CEO
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