About the role
About Andson: (TL;DR video about us: https://youtu.be/wMyAikoQkXE)
Andson Biotech is developing a microfluidic platform enabling rapid sample cleanup for mass spectrometry applications. Mass spectrometry is a gold-standard chemical analysis tool, but it remains limited in utility due to the complex workflows associated with going from raw sample to analysis. Our flagship product, the DynaCHIP, enables simple, on-demand mass spectrometric analysis with easy-to-use interfaces that democratize mass spectrometry from lab to market.
Andson Biotech was spun out of Georgia Tech and is supported by Y Combinator and Merck Digital Sciences Studio. We are a seed-stage startup, so every role has the chance for growth. Apply even if you aren't a perfect fit - we can't know you're awesome unless we meet you.
Job Description
We're seeking a self-motivated engineer capable of working quickly with off-the shelf mechanical and electrical components to create functional prototypes that can be translated into scalable products for commercial deployment. Currently, we are developing our beta-prototype system which is being tested in early adopter labs. We need assistance implementing new software control schemes, new hardware components (e.g., valves, pumps, pressure sensors), and working between internal and external stakeholders to develop both our beta-prototype as well as our first commercial system.
We expect the ideal candidate to have extensive experience in Python and breadboarding for prototypes. Experience putting together user interfaces and integrating UIs with python or other “more robust” codes for front-end applications is a plus. We need the candidate to “hit the ground running”.
Immediate/Short Term Work (60-90 days)
Work with external vendors to source and implement control of hardware for DynaCHIP. Hardware includes: valves, pumps and sensors. Developing a flow pressure controller (PID), and integrating touchscreens and pushbuttons. Throughout the entire process, we want you to work on overall system architecture (e.g., how is it controlled/integrated) and subsequent automation in a variety of applications.
