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R&D Engineering Intern

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BAEBIES INC

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Durham, North Carolina

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Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will assist in the design, fabrication, and testing of a plasma separation device. Key tasks include CAD design, rapid prototyping, and experimental testing.

Qualifications

You have highly proficient 3D CAD modeling skills and hands-on experience with 3D printing technologies. You possess strong mechanical aptitude and a maker mindset, enabling you to troubleshoot hardware and work independently in a lab environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

3D CAD modeling

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

3D printing

SLA

FDM

Biomedical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job Description

Description

R&D Intern: Medical Device Prototyping & Microfluidics

We are seeking a motivated Research & Development Intern to assist in the design, fabrication, and testing of an innovative plasma separation device. This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field who is passionate about hands-on prototyping and medical diagnostics.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • CAD Design & Iteration: Develop and refine 3D models of microfluidic components and device housings using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360).
  • Rapid Prototyping: Operate and maintain 3D printers (SLA/FDM) to produce high-fidelity prototypes for experimental testing.
  • Experimental Testing: Assist in benchtop fluidic testing to evaluate plasma separation efficiency and device performance.
  • Documentation: Maintain detailed records of design iterations, print parameters, and test results to support the development cycle.

Required Skills

  • HIGHLY proficient in 3D CAD modeling.
  • Hands-on experience with 3D printing technologies and post-processing.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and a "maker" mindset for troubleshooting hardware.
  • Ability to work independently in a laboratory or workshop environment.

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BAEBIES INC

Baebies Inc. is a growth-stage medical device company developing innovative products to enable early disease detection and multifunctional diagnostics for syndromic testing for children and adults. Guided by the vision that everyone deserves to be healthy, we aim to deliver ‘Any test. Anywhere. To Everyone.’ We deliver millions of tests globally every year to save lives and make lives better. Baebies is a pioneer in digital microfluidics technology, which maximizes diagnostic yield from low-volume samples. Baebies is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, and our products are used in central laboratories and point-of-care settings around the world. Over 20 million tests delivered, and counting. Every test is a chance to save a life. Our current pipeline of test panels on the multifunctional FINDER platform include molecular (Respiratory panel - Flu A, Flu B, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2, STI panel - CT/NG/TV), coagulation (anti-factor Xa, aPTT), and chemistry (G6PD).
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