Biosensor Development Co-Op- Spring 2025

Deka Research & Development - Manchester, NH

Full-time - Intern

Manchester, NH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Biosensor Development Co-Op position at DEKA is designed for full-time students pursuing a degree in organic or analytical chemistry. This role involves working in a dynamic R&D environment to develop innovative biosensor technologies over a 6+ month rotation starting in January 2025. The Co-Op will collaborate with engineers to create prototypes, analyze data, and contribute to the scaling of sensor technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop proof of concept prototypes for new sensors
• Analyze, document, and report data in the appropriate documentation system
• Create a portfolio of early phase sensor technologies
• Evaluate methodologies to scale sensors from proof of concept to working models

Requirements

• Pursuing at least a Bachelor's or Master's degree in organic or analytical chemistry or a similar field with a chemistry focus
• Experience with (bio)electroanalytical techniques such as voltammetry or impedance spectroscopy is preferred
• Hands-on experience in working in a wet lab and basic design of experiments
• Experience performing literature searches
• Effectively document and communicate test results
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to generate own innovative engineering ideas

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of DNA biophysics/bioinformatics is preferred

Benefits

• Unique experience in a dynamic R&D environment
• Opportunity to work alongside passionate engineers
• Exposure to innovative biosensor technologies