Microfluidics Engineer

Who We are:

Meep is developing a doctor-at-home platform, allowing individuals to have on-the-spot access to key health parameters. We can offer clinical-lab performance with the ease-of-use of a pregnancy test at a consumer price tag. The patented silicon photonics chip technology has the necessary features to bring health monitoring into your home. It allows for sensitive detection of a wide variety of bioanalytes, while being able to do so in a quantitative way.

Role:

The Microfluidics Engineer will be involved in the development of the Meep lab-on-chip detection system and specific product development. This involves several aspects of the integration: microfluidics, bio-assay development, biological fluid dynamics, bonding, optical and mechanical tolerance optimization, sample handling and biofunctional coupling. This will involve planning, designing, executing, analyzing and documenting experiments.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design of microfluidic cartridges.

• Performing biological assay experiments gathering data to support the development of specific assays on the Meep technology.

• Develop bonding and packaging techniques for cartridge integration.

• Characterizing the complex sample and the sample conditions inside the cartridge (e.g. fluid dynamics)

• Optimize the optical and mechanical alignment and tolerances of the cartridge and read-out system.

• Participate in the planning of experiments of the assigned projects.

• Set up data analysis frameworks and perform the analysis.

• Present the data in internal meetings.

• Provide suggestions on improving experimental setup.

• Provide suggestions on improving the assay performance.

• Record all plans, data and results according to internal procedures.

• Participate in lab organization, such as maintaining a clean and safe lab environment, cleaning and calibrating equipment, maintaining consumable and reagent stocks etc.

• Follow internal Meep quality management system processes.

Experience and skills

• (Bio-)Engineering Sciences Master or Master in (Bio-)Sciences degree with experience in microfluidics or similar/PhD in a relevant field (microfluidics, biosensors,…)

• 2+ years of experience in industry or academia with microfluidic systems

• 2+ years of experience in industry or academia with IVD system development is an asset

• Knowledge and training in the design of microfluidic systems

• Understanding of the physics of microfluidics and biological detection systems.

• Experience with the study of fluid dynamics of biological fluids is an asset

• Expertise with CAD software such as Fusion or similar

• Expertise with data analysis software such as Matlab, Python or similar

• Proficiency in modelling is an asset

• Experience in developing a product according to FDA and CE-IVD regulations is an asset

• Experience with working in a GMP environment is an asset

• Knowledge of various immunoassay detection techniques is an asset

• An interest in biological detection systems

• An interest in novel technologies in early stage

• Excellent understanding of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Hands-on mentality

• Good communication and reporting skills and proficient in English

• Ability to think and adapt to a rapidly changing environment and demands

• Capable of high performance in independent work

• Well organized, Eye for detail, work accurately and aim for qualitative work

What we offer?

Together with the team of Meep experts, you will work on the development of a cutting-edge diagnostics platform that will revolutionize the at-home healthcare scene. Our mature silicon photonics platform, under development for almost ten years, allows for unparalleled insights in biochemical reactions leading to high-performant biomarker monitoring.

The combination of lab-quality and low-cost is unique in the biosensing industry and allows us to enter novel markets and work on new applications in home diagnostics. At Meep, you have the opportunity to work on a novel validated technology with commercial viability.

We offer close collaboration with the founders, a clear company strategy and a young and fast-growing team with plenty of development opportunities.

Meep has their lab facilities at the vibrant Otterburcht site in Gent (www.otterburcht.be), opened in 2022 and home to 20 tech-startups. Cross-company activities and a large common area help in fostering a fun micro-ecosystem. Work in a stimulating and green environment on the bio-tech products of tomorrow.

You will receive a competitive salary package and plenty of growth opportunities. 

How to apply?

Please apply online (info@meep.bio) with a cover letter detailing your background and interest in this position and your full CV.