Staff Scientist I Flexible Biosensors & Wearable Bioelectronics

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Bioelectronics / Translational Research
TRACK: Scientific Staff (Non-Faculty)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Staff Scientist I will support the execution of advanced translational research programs at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation focused on wearable biosensors, flexible bioelectronics, and closed-loop metabolic monitoring systems.

This position is designed for a junior-level scientist with strong technical expertise in wearable biosensors, electrochemical sensing, microfluidics, and bioelectronics who will contribute to the development of next-generation wearable physiological feedback systems. The role will focus on wearable sweat biosensors for metabolic monitoring and integration with vagus nerve stimulation-based obesity management platforms.

This is a junior-level, non-faculty scientific staff position focused on technical execution, experimental development, and translational program support rather than grant writing or independent PI development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Execution

1. Conduct research on wearable biosensors for metabolic and physiological monitoring


2. Integrate biosensors with flexible substrates, portable electronics, and data acquisition systems


3. Perform calibration, analytical validation, interference testing, stability testing, and repeatability studies in artificial sweat and relevant biological samples


4. Analyze sensor data and develop methods for signal correction, contextual interpretation, and quality control


5. Deliver fast results with high-quality execution and strong scientific rigor

Program Execution (Translational Work)

1. Support execution of milestone-driven translational research programs involving wearable biosensors and closed-loop therapeutic systems


2. Contribute to prototype development, benchtop validation, and system optimization


3. Troubleshoot complex technical challenges related to sensor performance, stability, and integration


4. Ensure reproducibility, scalability, and quality of experimental outputs

Cross-Functional Collaboration

1. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including engineers, clinicians, neuroscientists, industry partners, and regulatory or translational collaborators


2. Support integration of biosensing platforms with therapeutic devices and translational development strategies

Scientific Communication

1. Prepare technical reports, invention disclosures, manuscripts, presentations, and grant-related materials


2. Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications, conferences, and partner-facing technical updates

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, or a related discipline


2. Strong research experience in wearable sensors, electrochemical sensing, microfluidics, bioelectronics, or related areas


3. Demonstrated ability to design experiments, collect data, analyze results, and troubleshoot complex technical problems


4. Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals


5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills


6. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to an interdisciplinary team


7. Strong organizational skills and ability to meet project milestones in a fast-paced translational research environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience developing electrochemical biosensors with various modalities


2. Experience with wearable biosensors, skin-interfaced devices, or physiological monitoring systems


3. Experience with microfluidic device design, soft lithography, laser cutting, flexible materials, adhesive patches, or wearable device fabrication


4. Experience with flexible electronics, portable potentiostat, wireless readout, signal acquisition, or embedded sensor systems


5. Experience with biological sample testing, sensor calibration, interference testing, antifouling strategies, and drift correction


6. Experience with data processing, signal quality analysis, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Arduino, or related tools


7. Interest in bioelectronic medicine, closed-loop therapeutic systems, neuromodulation, metabolic health, or digital health technologies


8. Experience working with translational research projects, industry collaborations, prototype development, or milestone-driven R&D programs

POSITION CHARACTERISTICS

1. Junior-level independent contributor role


2. Strong technical execution and operational ownership


3. No grant-writing requirement


4. Critical support role for institute-level translational programs


5. Strong opportunity for growth into Staff Scientist II and Senior Staff Scientist tracks