Maintain and improve the GutLab hardware fleet through inspection, repair, firmware updates, deployment preparation, and redeployment. Partner with laboratory and operations teams to troubleshoot electro-mechanical issues, document failures, investigate root causes, and implement fixes. Support next-generation hardware development from design through assembly, including mechanical design and performance iteration. This hands-on entry-level role requires adaptability, organization, strong communication, and enthusiasm for life sciences technology in a startup environment.
Technical Operations Engineer
Location: Chicago, IL (in-person)
Compensation: $60K – $70K annual compensation (salary + bonus), up to 0.1% equity, benefits
About BiomeSense
BiomeSense is a life sciences startup applying gut microbiome technologies (GutLab, MetaBiome) to advance personalized medicine. We partner with UCSF, UCSD, NIH & the University of Chicago & are backed by LabCorp Ventures, Bluestein Ventures, Seerave Foundation & Emil Capital Partners.
Role Summary:
Operate the day-to-day upkeep of our pilot GutLab fleet. Partner with the Laboratory team to keep experiments running and carry each unit through its full return cycle – inspection, repair, updates, and redeployment. You'll also help build what comes next, supporting development and manufacturing as we ramp production of new hardware systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Location: Chicago, IL (in-person)
Compensation: $60K – $70K annual compensation (salary + bonus), up to 0.1% equity, benefits
About BiomeSense
BiomeSense is a life sciences startup applying gut microbiome technologies (GutLab, MetaBiome) to advance personalized medicine. We partner with UCSF, UCSD, NIH & the University of Chicago & are backed by LabCorp Ventures, Bluestein Ventures, Seerave Foundation & Emil Capital Partners.
Role Summary:
Operate the day-to-day upkeep of our pilot GutLab fleet. Partner with the Laboratory team to keep experiments running and carry each unit through its full return cycle – inspection, repair, updates, and redeployment. You'll also help build what comes next, supporting development and manufacturing as we ramp production of new hardware systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hardware Support: Handle day-to-day maintenance and changes on GutLab units: mechanical, electrical, and firmware.
- Sustaining Engineering: Keep units functional and deployment-ready and help improve the processes and tooling that support that.
- Operations Coordination: Prepare and release GutLab hardware for upcoming partnership deployments and support the Operations team's day-to-day needs.
- Quality Support: Work within our internal quality system: log failures, dig into root causes, and follow through on fixes. Help keep metrics and tracking current.
- Engineering Development: Support next-generation hardware builds alongside our senior engineers, from design through assembly.
- Mechanical Design of Novel Hardware: Take on mechanical design problems and iterate toward measurable performance gains.
Qualifications
- Entry level position with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or similar discipline.
- Strong understanding of electro-mechanical devices and related interactions.
- Must enjoy hands-on work with cutting edge life sciences technology.
- Strong ability and desire to troubleshoot technical issues and think outside the box.
- Highly organized, proactive, and independent, with excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
- Ready to thrive in a startup environment; versatile, adaptable, and eager to take on challenges no one has yet claimed.
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