Education & experience
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Exceptional Bachelor’s candidates with strong industry experience will be considered.
- 3–5 years of experience in systems integration, test engineering, validation, or applied R&D specifically involving immunoassays, nucleic acid assays, or integrated life science platforms. Industry experience in IVD, diagnostics, or life science instrumentation is required.
- Demonstrated track record of independently driving technical work—not just executing protocols defined by others.
Technical skills
- Strong foundation in both biological assay workflows (proteomic immunoassays, qPCR/nucleic acid amplification) and engineering subsystems (liquid handling, thermal, optics, mechatronics).
- Hands-on experience with automated platforms (Hamilton, Tecan, Formulatrix, Roche, Bio-Rad, or similar). Prior experience with FAST-type liquid handlers and/or qPCR instruments is strongly preferred.
- Programming/scripting proficiency (Python required; C#, MATLAB, or similar a plus) for automation, data analysis, and pipeline development.
- Experience with experiment design (DOE), statistical analysis (SPC, Gage R&R), and data visualization.
- Understanding of regulated design controls (ISO 13485, FDA QSR, IEC 62304) and validation documentation practices.
Soft skills & growth expectations
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to think across the full stack—biology, workflow, instrument, and software—simultaneously.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills; able to write clear reports, present findings, and defend technical positions.
- Self-directed and proactive: comfortable operating with ambiguity, defining scope, and learning independently in a startup environment.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across scientific and engineering teams without silo thinking.
We offer competitive compensation, meaningful stock ownership, comprehensive benefits, and a great work environment. This is an opportunity to enter an innovative, high-growth startup at an early stage and play an integral role in the company's growth and success. We are focused on identifying candidates who have demonstrated leadership and excellence throughout their careers and are excited by the prospect of building an industry-leading company.
Spear Bio does not accept resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted without prior written agreement will be deemed the property of Spear Bio, and no placement fees will be paid.