Waters Global Research is looking for an energetic and creative engineer to join the Chemistry team to help bring new microfluidic technologies to the forefront of the industry. Waters is dedicated to solving problems that matter, achieving greater sustainability, and improving inclusion and equity. The Global Research team is looking for an early career individual to help change the way we think about problems, inspire new ideas, and contribute to the next generation of innovations in chromatography and sample preparation.
The Waters Global Research Chemistry team performs early, cutting-edge research on novel separation technologies and closed automation systems that are used in measurements of the life, food, and materials sciences industries. We are committed to understanding customer needs and pivoting these insights into new and exciting technologies to address those needs. The Chemistry team is a cross-functional research segment that integrates with the Liquid Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Clinical, and Informatics teams to explore technologies and develop novel system solutions for the critical problems of the life sciences. We interface with our respective business unit organizations and consumers to understand the problems that plague the industries and collaborate to drive ideas to solutions.
- Contribute to the design and fabrication of microfluidics-based devices and systems, ensuring precision, reliability, and performance
- Identify suitable compatible materials for microfluidic applications, considering biocompatibility, mechanical properties, and manufacturing feasibility
- Contribute to the prototyping process, conducting experiments and performing rigorous testing to validate designs and functionalities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate microfluidic devices into various applications (e.g., clinical, bioprocess, biomedical research)
- Follow established procedures and work effectively with cross-functional project teams including scientists, biologists, and engineers under the direction of the Team Lead
- As needed, provide subject matter expertise for sustaining support of projects that move to Development
- Optimize manufacturing processes, such as injection molding or microfabrication techniques, to enhance efficiency and quality of microfluidic devices
- Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, patent applications, and transferable protocols
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of scientific literature in plastics engineering and microfluidics
- 3 or more years practical experience in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field with a focus on microfluidics and/or plastics/glass engineering
- Recent M.S. in Engineering or related discipline; or 3 or more years with B.S.
- 2 or more years of practical experience in microfluidics, specifically working with plastics and microfabrication techniques
- Two or more of the following is preferred: proficiency in CAD software for design such as Solidworks, in-depth knowledge of microfluidic device fabrication methods such as injection molding and hot embossing, thermal bonding, lithography, multi-layer device fabrication, and expertise in materials selection
- Innovative mindset and agility to foster new and diverse ideas
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills is preferred
- Knowledge in liquid chromatography theory and analytical characterization techniques is desirable
Company Description:
Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.