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10x Genomics · 1 day ago

Fluidics Engineering Intern, Spatial

Pleasanton, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$40/hr - $48/hr

10x Genomics is dedicated to accelerating our understanding of biology through innovative tools and technologies. They are seeking a motivated engineering intern to join their Fluidics Engineering group, focusing on developing capabilities for spatial assay sample handling and multiplexing in a cross-functional R&D environment.

Biotechnology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design & Innovation: Brainstorm and design novel methods to partition and load microliter-scale volumes of single-cell suspensions onto microscope slides

Prototyping: Utilize rapid prototyping techniques (including 3D printing) to build functional prototypes for testing

Experiments: Design and execute rigorous experiments to validate concepts, primarily using microscopy-based tools image analysis

Data Analysis: Collect, process, and analyze experimental data to derive actionable conclusions and determine necessary design iterations

Communication: Synthesize findings and present results, technical challenges, and proposed next steps to the Fluidics engineering team

Qualification

Fluid dynamicsMicrofluidicsPythonOptical microscopy3D printingData analysisProblem solvingCommunication

Required

Current enrollment in a graduate program (MS or PhD) in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field

General lab experience: Previous training in how to use standard equipment (e.g., pipettes) and work safely in a lab

Familiarity with optical microscopy and image analysis software (e.g., ImageJ, Fiji)

Hands-on experience with 3D printing, rapid prototyping, or microfabrication techniques

Proficiency in Python for data analysis or scripting

A strong grasp of fluid dynamics and mass transport phenomena

Demonstrated ability to design experiments independently and troubleshoot technical issues

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information for presenting to interdisciplinary audiences

A 'we before me' attitude with a proven ability to work effectively on teams to solve complex problems

Preferred

Experience with microfluidics is a plus

Company

10x Genomics

Glassdoor3.5

Cells are the basic unit of life.

Founded in 2012

Pleasanton, California, US

1001-5000 employees

http://10xgenomics.com

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