Postdoctoral Fellow, Forro Group (Biohub Chicago) at Chan Zuckerberg Biohub

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biomedical Research, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Three years of experience in electrochemical measurements
  • Strong understanding of electrical engineering
  • Ability to use simulation tools to improve board-design turn around time
  • Familiarity with board layout software like KiCAD, Altium, etc

Responsibilities

  • Develop a SMD compact potentiostat with the capacity to do chronoamperometry with a 1 microsecond resolution, EIS, CV and SWV, ranging from 100 pA to 10 uA
  • SPICE simulations to narrow down component selection and account for PCB parasitics
  • Create PCB layout, source components, and assemble the boards
  • Full-suite electrical characterization of the board (network analyzer, noise characterization, transfer function measurements) and put it through a battery of standardized electrochemistry tests
  • Adapt a Teensy-like board to do the voltage driving and acquisition along with the potentiostat

Skills

Electrochemistry
Instrument Design
Hardware Development
Multiplexed Electrochemistry
Device Testing
Custom Measurement Hardware

Chan Zuckerberg Biohub

Nonprofit research center for disease understanding

About Chan Zuckerberg Biohub

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub focuses on biomedical research and technology development. It collaborates with top universities to study the basic mechanisms of diseases and create new diagnostic tools and therapies. The Biohub combines the expertise of engineers, data scientists, and researchers to tackle complex health challenges. Unlike many research institutions, it emphasizes a collaborative approach, pooling resources and knowledge from multiple prestigious universities. The goal of the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub is to advance scientific understanding and improve health outcomes through innovative research.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, BiotechnologyIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Childcare Support
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation

Risks

Expansion may strain resources and management capabilities.
Potential ethical concerns with AI model reliance.
Collaboration with multiple universities could lead to intellectual property disputes.

Differentiation

CZ Biohub unites top universities for collaborative biomedical research.
Focus on AI-driven models for disease detection and treatment.
Pioneering cellular endoscopes for early disease monitoring and intervention.

Upsides

Expansion into New York enhances collaboration with leading institutions.
AI initiatives align with growing trends in drug discovery and precision medicine.
Genomic training initiatives support underrepresented medical students.

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