Location

Cambridge, MA, US

Job Brief

XGenomes is developing a radically new DNA sequencing technology that will revolutionize personalized healthcare. We watch single-molecule interactions at optical super-resolution, down to a few nanometers and use artificial intelligence to decode sequence and epigenetic states. 

To scale up our prototype, we are looking for a mechatronics/mechanical/systems engineer to join our team for an in-person summer internship in Cambridge, MA. 

We look forward to reading your application at this link! 

Responsibilities

• Develop new features and improve reliability of an automated fluidics system for a prototype single-molecule DNA imaging platform

• Integrate and control new fluidic components, such as pumps or thermocouples

• Test system reliability across device subsystems including fluidics, hardware, and software

• Implement work-flows and features in Python-based control software

• Work with our biologists to improve experiment reliability and develop new features

Essential Qualifications

• Massachusetts resident, or attending an accredited college/university located in Massachusetts or a Minority Serving Institution 

• Experience building, validating, and troubleshooting fluidic systems

• Ability to conduct calibration, testing, and maintenance of instrument subsystems, such as pumps, solenoids, thermocouples

• Ability to use CAD tools (Solidworks, Fusion360) and 3D printing or laser cutting technologies to redesign and prototype instrument subsystems

• Willingness to learn new skills, communicate across multi-disciplinary team, and document progress 

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to develop embedded systems using Python, serial, Arduino, etc.

• Experience with microfluidics theory and fabrication

• Familiarity with DNA/RNA, biology, or chemical laboratory work