Position Title: Scientist 1
Work Location: San Diego, CA, USA, 92121
Assignment Duration: 6 Months
Work Arrangement: Onsite, 8AM – 5PM
 
Position Summary:
The Scientist 1 position is a crucial role in performing bench tests on glucose sensor functional characterization for reliability. This test-focused role will provide a first-hand experience with electrochemical test development on sensor functional performance for reliability assessment on the bench.
 
Background & Context:
The Membrane Test Team drives sensor functional testing for current and future sensor designs. We are part of the Advanced Electrochemistry R&D organization that provides innovative solutions in assessing and improving sensor performance to make a positive impact to our users every day.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• As Scientist 1, you will work on electrochemical tests on sensors on the bench and develop new tests to evaluate critical performance and reliability of functional elements.
• The primary responsibilities for the position are test bath and experimental setup preparation, performing tests on sensors using electrochemical instrumentation including a balance, a pH meter, a caliper, and a spectrophotometer, and designing testing experiments to evaluate test parameters.
• You will support test development by creating and refining specific procedures and establishing validity and reliability for the test methodology to ensure the test is effective and accurate.
•  You will apply attention to detail with an analytical mindset to understand how critical test parameters affect test outputs. ·
• You will record and analyze data, communicate test results daily in spreadsheets and data summaries, and present progress on the test development to the team.
• You will draft and refine test procedures, prepare written reports, and analyze data for presentation.
• You will perform all assigned tasks with appropriate safety requirements.

 What you’ll get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

 Required Skills (top 3 non-negotiables)

• Wet lab experience
• Experience with testing using instrumentation in an analytical or electronics lab
• Technical writing and drafting test procedures
• Microsoft Excel, JMP is a plus
• Electrochemical test development on sensors

 Preferred Skills (nice to have)

• Data Analysis and writing code for automation
• Electrochemical testing such as Cyclic Voltammetry
• Experience in sensor testing or development

 Qualification

• BS in STEM

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 53.85/hr.