The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) in Oxford is hiring a microfluidics engineer to design cartridges and systems for an automated point-of-care sequencing device used in infectious-disease diagnostics. The role covers translating biological assay requirements into microfluidic designs, defining cartridge-instrument interfaces, prototyping via soft lithography and machining, and running performance/troubleshooting experiments alongside instrumentation, electronics and firmware teams.
Requires a BSc/BEng in engineering or a related field plus 4+ years of hands-on microfluidics experience, fluid dynamics knowledge, and CAD proficiency. Offers competitive salary plus travel allowance and bonus; UK work rights required (sponsorship considered case-by-case).
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