Current Openings at Potentiometric Probes
Potentiometric Probes is seeking candidates for engineering, chemistry, and lab technician positions funded by a recent NIH SBIR. Flexible experience and education levels from bachelor’s to doctorate.
Engineering
Biomedical Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Cell culture including preparation of primary cardiomyocyte culture preparation
- Validation and development of protocols for end users and demonstration materials
- Electrophysiology using patch clamp technique for dye testing
Fluorescence imaging with MATLAB control, Wavesurfer, ScanImage - Make recommendations for new research projects based on test results, write up the experimental findings for patent applications and journal publications
Skills and Experience:
- Ph.D., MS, or BS degree in Biomedical Engineering, Cell Biology, Neuroscience, etc. with relevant experience in fluorescence imaging and electrophysiology
- Understanding of electrical circuits and electrical signaling of excitable cells including neurons and cardiomyocytes
- Experience with cell culture with experience of primary cell culture, of neurons or cardiomyocytes preferred
- Experience with MATLAB along with data acquisition and control with National Instruments products preferred
- Experience with scientific cameras, as well as laser, and LED light sources, and applications in custom microscopy preferred
Salary: $60,000 to $100,000/year depending on experience.
Duration: two years, with possibility of extension.
Chemistry
Organic Chemist I
Responsibilities:
- Design and perform organic synthesis and maintain detailed records in the lab notebook.
- Make recommendations for new research projects based on test results.
- Write up the experiments for patent applications and journal publications.
Skills and Experience:
- Ph.D. in organic chemistry, or organic materials science; MS degree in organic chemistry, or organic materials science with related experience; BS degree in chemistry with extensive experience in organic synthesis.
- Must have a solid background in organic chemistry, and hands-on experience in organic synthesis.
- Must have basic computer skills with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Salary: $60,000 to $100,000/year depending on experience.
Duration: two years, with possibility of extension.
Lab Technician
Laboratory Technician
Responsibilities:
- Cell culture including preparation of primary cardiomyocyte culture preparation
- Fluorescence microscopy and other assays relevant to the use and testing of voltage-sensitive dyes
- Electrophysiology using patch clamp technique for dye testing, training provided
- Facilitation of chemistry and biomedical research including ordering of supplies and equipment
- Product support including client communication and order processing, including dye packaging and shipping
Skills and Experience:
- MS, or BS degree in Biomedical Engineering, Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Science, Biochemistry, etc. with relevant lab experience
- Experience with cell culture with experience of primary cell culture, of neurons or cardiomyocytes preferred
- Experience or interest in MATLAB or other programming languages, along with familiarity with Google/Microsoft spreadsheet and word processing applications
Salary: $60,000 to $80,000/year depending on experience.
Duration: two years, with possibility of extension.