Overview In this role you will lead multiple projects developing advanced in vitro models, including organ-on-a-chip platforms and organoids, and integrate sensing with computational models. You will guide a cross-functional team, ensure robust data delivery, and represent CFD Research in client briefings. This is a leadership-heavy, research-driven position focused on translating prototypes into actionable capabilities for drug development and mechanistic studies. You will shape experiments and collaborate across disciplines to deliver impactful results.
Compensation / Benefits- employer matching 401(k)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- comprehensive medical, vision, dental insurance
- paid leave and parental leave
- disability and life insurance
- performance-based bonuses
Responsibilities- Oversee technical project execution for one or more development projects
- Guide scientists and engineers through research hurdles and project delivery
- Ensure robust data generation and oversee report creation
- Represent CFD Research in client briefings and progress updates (technical, schedule, budget)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including CIVMS, electrochemical sensing, and PBPK modeling
Key requirements- PhD in biomedical engineering, biology, or related field with 7+ years of experience in developing complex in vitro models (or BS with 15 years)
- Proven track record leading cutting-edge R&D for prototypes (organ-on-chip, transwell, multi-organ systems)
- Experience translating bench-top prototypes into standardized, reproducible assays for drug screening
- Excellent written and verbal scientific communication
- Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams
- U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- cross-functional collaboration
- clear scientific communication
- leadership and mentorship
- organ-on-a-chip platforms
- organoids
- in vitro model development
