The Role
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.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a similar discipline
- Strong understanding of electro-mechanical devices and related interactions
- Ability and desire to troubleshoot technical issues and think creatively
- Highly organized, proactive, and independent work style
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a startup environment and adapt to changing challenges
- Interest in hands-on work with life sciences technology
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The Company
What We Do
BiomeSense is a biotechnology company developing an integrated biosensor and AI-powered platform to massively scale the collection and analysis of gut microbiome data. By leveraging big data and artificial intelligence, the company provides continuous, longitudinal insights into the human microbiome to unlock the full potential of precision medicine and personalized healthcare solutions.
