This is an alumni-owned company looking to hire more Berkeley Bioes!
Company Description:
PuraCath Medical is a venture backed medical device company located in Newark, CA dedicated to creating need-based solutions and delivery systems for patients suffering from catheter related bloodstream infections. Our Bay Area office combines engineering, design, and entrepreneurial roles within a true start-up environment.
Job Description:
Our Company is seeking a bright and self-motivated employee with an interest in medical devices and translational medicine. The right candidate will be able to support laboratory testing and product development. Specific responsibilities may include:
Software/ EE:
Coding to interact with EHR systems like EPIC with the data captured by the device. Making a beta version of the iPad app.
Microbiology:
Design, execution and reporting of in-house testing including organism inoculation, plating, incubating and counting in a BSL 2 environment
Manage microbiological lab space, materials, equipment
Interface with engineering on testing and reporting
Document results in laboratory notebook
Product Development:
Support development prototyping, assembly and testing of electromechanical systems.
Requirements:
-Experience working under a hood
-Experience with an R&D work bench and electronics.
-Experience with laboratory practices such as pipetting, plating, counting, etc.
-Experience with wet lab and using the scientific method.
-Knows aseptic technique.
-Ability to work well independently; self-motivated and disciplined to meet deadlines
-Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
-Experience in an FDA regulated industry
-Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science/ EE
Please email CV and transcripts to julia@puracath.com