R&D Technician
Full-Time
Boston, MA
About Amulet
At Amulet we are shining a light on invisible threats in our food system to create a safer and healthier world. The company has two brands: Allergy Amulet, for consumer food allergen detection, and Amulet Scientific, for enterprise food safety detection.
About This Role
We’re seeking a candidate to support the company’s research and development efforts. This individual will be located in our lab and work closely with the team’s scientists and experts to design, run, and analyze benchtop experiments. This role will be based in the Boston area.
In addition to a competitive salary and working with a passionate team that loves what they do, this individual will have flexibility and autonomy to shape and define the role based on their strengths and areas of interest.
What We Are Looking For:
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment both individually and as a team.
Experience in an R&D setting. Knowledge of basic laboratory skills and safety practices is a must.
Strong interest in chemistry, biology, and sensor design and development.
High integrity and professionalism.
Responsibilities Will Include:
Design and perform laboratory tests, including synthesis, characterization, and data analysis of materials and electrodes.
Collaborate with R&D team to design, plan, and prepare electrochemical devices for the detection of various allergens.
Prepare and manage standard operating procedures for key lab equipment and protocols.
Summarize and present results to our team of scientists.
Supervise chemical hygiene, storage, and inventory.
Requirements:
A bachelor’s or associate’s degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, or related field at the time of hire, and/or demonstrated equivalence in relevant work.
Preferred Experiences and Skills:
Experience with the development and use of electrochemical sensors.
Prior work with a start-up or early-stage biotech company.
Working knowledge of programming and automation.
If you are a good fit, please send a resume and any other relevant information to jobs@amulet-inc.com with the subject line R&D Technician.
Amulet is a benefit corporation that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. As a team of many geographies, we operate with high levels of trust, autonomy, and ownership. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.