Electrical Engineer

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Company Summary:

Generate Biomedicines, Inc. is a Flagship backed, privately-held biotechnology company on a mission to reimagine the drug discovery process to one of dynamic, data-driven generation. We pursue this audacious vision because we believe in the unique and revolutionary power of generative biology to radically transform the lives of billions, with an outsized opportunity for patients in need. Generate will be successful by constantly turning innovative ideas into methods, technologies, and products that solve some of the most difficult challenges with developing medicines. We are seeking collaborative, relentless problem solvers that share our passion for impact to join us!

Generate was founded by Flagship Pioneering. Flagship Pioneering conceives, creates, resources, and develops first-in-category life sciences companies to transform human health and sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has applied a unique hypothesis-driven innovation process to originate and foster more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in over $180 billion in aggregate value. The current Flagship ecosystem comprises 37 transformative companies, including: Moderna Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MRNA), Rubius Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RUBY), Indigo Agriculture, and Sana Biotechnology.

Position Summary:

Generate Biomedicines is looking for highly motivated Electrical Engineer to be a part of our growing Platform Innovation team. This team works at the intersection of synthetic biology, microfluidics, microfabrication, automation, and Machine Learning to establish truly novel biological and biochemical workflows that help enable high-throughput data generation throughout the company. She/he will work as part of a team to provide computational and electrical engineering support for our microfluidic technologies and for our synthetic biology workflows, with an emphasis on miniaturization and ultra-fast data acquisition. This may include development and implementation of PCB and FPGA based designs for control and signal processing applications. She/he will develop ownership of her/his workflow and work autonomously, but at the same time be a resource for employees outside the team and collaborate to reach creative solutions. The ideal candidate has a quantitative mindset and great attention to detail. She/he has excellent communication skills, is motivated to learn new skills and driven to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a very collaborative team at the intersection of platform-build and highly innovative method development.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Design, implement and test software/electronics for a range of novel microfluidics assays, including digital microfluidics and micro-automation.
Develop and implement PCB and/or FPGA based designs for control and signal processing applications.
Work together with team members to prototype miniaturized devices.
Oversee workflows, and, if necessary, suggest creative and effective improvements.
Work flexibly and independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced scientific environment.
Present data within cross-functional settings.
Document results in ELNs and write SOPs.

Qualifications:

MSc (or equivalent) in electrical engineering, computer science, or biosystems engineering with an emphasis on electronics/robotics.
2+ year(s) of relevant experience, preferably within the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry.
Direct experience using microcontrollers, e.g. Arduino
Proficiency in programming languages, including Python and LabView or similar is required.
Experience with PCB design is required; FPGA programming is highly desirable.
Experience with any of the following is desirable: Digital Mirror Devices, 3D printing and/or CNC machining.
Willingness to learn microdevice design, fabrication, and testing.
Must have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to effectively work as part of a team required.

Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, “FSP”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.