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Biosensors Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Head of Bioengineering

Portland, OR · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

... of biosensors, optical monitoring, embedded systems, and real-time data acquisition pipelines enabling adaptive environmental control and automated experimentation. * Lead engineering execution:

New

... of biosensors, optical monitoring, embedded systems, and real-time data acquisition pipelines enabling adaptive environmental control and automated experimentation. * Lead engineering execution:

NY · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

... for biosensors. You will be part of a tight team, working directly with senior management and the CTO to manage contract efforts provided for the company, and lead the engineering function ...

New

... of biosensors, optical monitoring, embedded systems, and real-time data acquisition pipelines enabling adaptive environmental control and automated experimentation. * Lead engineering execution:

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Germantown, MD · On-site

$106K - $140K/yr

LKC Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a collaborative ... Experience with skin-contact electrodes, wearable devices, biosensors, or patient-contact medical ...

Senior Front End Developer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$135K - $178K/yr

Qualifications: * 3-5 years of experience in JavaScript & Java - Software Engineer * Bachelor ... Domain experience in healthcare, biosensors, or related areas would be a plus, but is not required ...

Senior Back End Developer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$142K - $184K/yr

Qualifications: * 3-5 years of experience in JavaScript & Java - Software Engineer * Bachelor ... Domain experience in healthcare, biosensors, or related areas would be a plus, but is not required ...

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Germantown, MD · On-site

$106K - $140K/yr

LKC Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a collaborative ... Experience with skin-contact electrodes, wearable devices, biosensors, or patient-contact medical ...

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Biosensors Engineer information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a biosensors engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Biosensors Engineer, you need a solid background in biomedical engineering, chemistry, or electrical engineering, often supported by a relevant degree or advanced studies. Familiarity with microfabrication techniques, signal processing software, and laboratory instrumentation is typically required, along with certifications in laboratory safety or quality standards. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are essential soft skills in this role. These skills are crucial for developing innovative, accurate biosensor technologies that meet stringent regulatory and performance standards.

What is a biosensors engineer?

Biosensors engineers are professionals who design, develop, and improve devices that detect biological information and convert it into measurable signals. These devices, known as biosensors, are widely used in medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, food safety, and biotechnology. Biosensors engineers work at the intersection of biology, chemistry, electronics, and materials science to create sensitive, reliable, and efficient sensors. Their work often involves research, prototyping, testing, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to bring innovative biosensing technologies to market.

What is the difference between Biosensors Engineer vs Medical Device Engineer?

AspectBiosensors EngineerMedical Device Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Biomedical, Electrical, or Chemical EngineeringBachelor's or Master's in Biomedical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, biotech companies, startupsMedical device manufacturing, hospitals, regulatory agencies
Industry UsageDeveloping biosensing technologies for diagnosticsDesigning and testing medical devices for patient care

While both roles require engineering degrees and focus on healthcare technology, Biosensors Engineers specialize in creating biosensing devices and sensors, whereas Medical Device Engineers work on a broader range of medical equipment. Both roles often collaborate and share similar credentials, but their specific focus and work environments differ.

What are the main challenges biosensors engineers face when integrating new sensor technologies into existing medical devices?

Biosensors Engineers often encounter challenges when adapting innovative sensor technologies to established medical devices, such as ensuring compatibility with existing hardware and software, meeting strict regulatory and safety standards, and maintaining reliable performance in diverse clinical environments. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams—including clinicians, software developers, and regulatory specialists—is essential to address issues like biocompatibility, signal interference, and data accuracy. Staying updated on industry standards and maintaining thorough documentation throughout the development process are also key factors for successful integration.
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Protein Engineer - Biosensing

Convergent Research

Pasadena, CA • On-site

$90K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago


Job description

Melody is an early-stage focused research organization engineering continuous molecular monitoring technology and designing closed-loop interventions for human health. We leverage protein engineering, medical device engineering, and physiology modeling. As a FRO, we uniquely bridge blue-sky science and hardcore manufacturing and pioneer new applications.
We are a nonprofit startup based in Pasadena, founded by scientists and engineers from Janelia and Caltech and incubated by Convergent Research. Our goal is to produce public goods: biosensors, devices, datasets, protocols, and tools that help launch a broader field of real-time molecular medicine.
About the role: we are hiring a protein engineer to create new biosensors composed of allosteric switches, signal transduction motifs (e.g., linkers), reporter proteins, site-specific chemical modifications, and bioelectronic interfaces. The engineer will design new constructs, guide wet lab screening, and work with the hardware team to select performant constructs. You will also mentor and manage junior scientists and work with Melody's outside academic collaborators and CRO partners.
You may excel in this role if you enjoy creating new molecules from scratch and working with target product profiles. Ideal candidates will be able to manage both open-ended searches in protein space while working with the engineering team on performance optimization.
What success looks like:
In 3 months - set up de novo design and directed evolution workflows for our foundry.
In 6 months - design and validate your own biosensor scaffolds against ions, small molecules, and peptides.
In 15 months - integrate experimental feedback from devices and revamp design workflow.
Required Qualifications:
  • Strength in one self-identified track: (a) experimental-first - where your strengths and approaches rely on mining naturally occurring motifs, using chemical intuition to design sensors, and experimental testing to effectively select candidates OR (b) computation-first where your strengths and approaches rely on de novo design methods (reducing the number and breadth of experimental loops).
  • Structural biology and biophysics competency related to optical and electrophysiological measurements.
  • PhD in a relevant science and engineering field with demonstrated strong independent ideation and execution or BS/MS with extensive industry experience (> 5 years).
  • Quantitative judgment for designing experiments under real-world constraints, matching roadmap goals to instrument capabilities and lab throughput.
  • Demonstrated precision in experimental work and scientific project management.
  • Strong technical communication skills across the relevant scientific fields and teams.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 3+ years industry experience in protein design and selection.
  • Ability to write custom scripts for data analysis and interfacing with lab instruments.
  • Working ability in both experimental methods and computational tools for protein design.
  • Conceptual command of allostery and protein dynamics.
  • Conceptual command of the electronic nose field.
  • 2+ years of team management and mentoring experience. We are especially interested in those with a track record of coordinating across chemists, materials scientists, hardware engineers, software/data scientists, vendors, and academic collaborators.

$90,000 - $165,000 a year
Salary leveled based on experience, fit, and assignment to computational- or experiment-first track.
We offer:
401k match up to 6% of base salary.
Excellent health, vision, and dental benefits.
Paid time off and company holidays.
Melody FRO, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. We strive for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.