Engineer, Chemical and/or Biological

$88,000 - $95,000/Yr

Maxcyte - Frederick, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Frederick, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Join MaxCyte as a Chemical and Biological Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in developing advanced instrument reactors, separations, control systems, and sensors. This position involves engaging in all phases of the instrument lifecycle, from concept to commercialization, contributing to innovative projects that significantly impact biotechnology. As part of a high-performing team, you will have opportunities for professional growth and to stay abreast of the latest technologies and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, build, and test new separations, reactor vessels, control systems, and algorithms to control instrument functions.
• Work with cross-functional teams to create and deploy new instrument systems, integrating biologic sensing systems with mechanical systems and control software.
• Create system architecture concepts, drawings, and other design specifications.
• Build and maintain BOMs, ensuring sustainability and managing obsolescence of existing components.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation issues, including those reported from the field.
• Conduct thorough testing of cell and gene therapy protocols from bench work in the lab to analyzing the DOE data generated, and propose the next set of experiments.
• Support formal verification activities including certification testing.
• Follow standards and procedures, creating documentation that meets quality procedures, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Comply with all applicable health, safety, and environmental policies.

Requirements

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering or Chemical/Biologic Engineering (M.S. preferred)
• 0-3 years of experience for Engineer 1; 2-6 years of experience for Engineer 2, preferably in life sciences or medical devices.
• Highly skilled in control systems concepts and knowledge of basic cellular biology concepts.
• Ability to think in terms of a series of unit operations working together to create a system.
• Knowledge of data acquisition, sensors/actuators, and controls is a plus.
• Solid understanding of chemical engineering principles such as heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and reaction kinetics, with hands-on skills to build and test prototypes.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation (pipetting, bioreactors, cell analysis equipment, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Any computer programming skills are a plus, as well as lab bench experience.
• Excellent team-building skills, encouraging communication and collaboration.
• Strong verbal and written communication, with robust organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to travel 10-15% domestically.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in life sciences or medical devices.
• Computer programming skills.
• Lab bench experience.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $88,000 - $95,000 depending on experience.
• Annual bonus and equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous time off.