Scientific Fellow of Advanced Sensor Technologies

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The Scientific Fellow is the principal technical expert in sensor technologies. The Fellow will lead fundamental research, design, and optimization efforts for next‑generation ion‑selective electrodes (ISEs) aimed at detecting critical electrolytes in whole blood. The Fellow also will collaborate closely with commercial and R&D leadership to shape the scientific strategy and roadmap and will address the industry’s most challenging issues — including sensor durability, miniaturization, and interference within complex biological environments — to foster innovation, elevate quality, and better serve the needs of customers and patients.

If you’re passionate about advanced research and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of life sciences, we’d love to hear from you, apply today!

• Advanced Sensor Architecture & Design
  • Spearhead the conceptualization and development of ion‑selective electrodes and reference sensors tailored for biological samples.
  • Create innovative polymeric membrane formulations to enhance selectivity and minimize biofouling in whole blood applications.
  • Engineer and model sensor geometries to accelerate response times and reduce required sample volumes, including integration with microfluidic systems.
• Surface Chemistry & Material Science
  • Develop stable transduction layers to minimize potential drift and failures.
  • Direct the selection and synthesis of ionophores and lipophilic salts to achieve reliable Nernstian responses.
  • Investigate and mitigate the impact of interfering species (e.g., lipids, proteins, drug metabolites) on sensor accuracy and precision.
• Characterization & Validation
  • Establish comprehensive testing protocols utilizing electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), cyclic voltammetry, and chronopotentiometry.
  • Interpret complex datasets to link sensor performance with manufacturing variables through statistical process control (SPC).
  • Troubleshoot sensor issues — including signal drift, excessive noise, or membrane delamination – identify root causes and develop…