DNA Script

DNA Script is a leading company in the production of nucleic acids for genomic, synthetic biology and biopharmaceutical applications.

Our clean, efficient Enzymatic DNA Synthesis (EDS) technology, implemented on a benchtop instrument (the SYNTAX), accelerates innovation in life science and biotechnology through the decentralization of rapid, on demand and high quality DNA synthesis.

Our approach builds upon nature's billions of years of evolution in enzymatically synthesizing DNA, setting new standards for assembling nucleic acids to accelerate scientific discovery and DNA/RNA production in disciplines with profound impacts upon humanity.

DNA Script has a broad stable of high quality investors and is capitalized to continue its progress to full commercialization of the technology and products. We are building an organization across our two sites, in Paris and San Francisco, with the talent, skills and attitude to achieve our mission: to unlock the power of “DNA-write”.

This is an opportunity for a dynamic individual to join an international and highly skilled team, and to make significant contributions to commercializing a technology with far-reaching potential across the biological sciences and beyond.

The Role

• Design, develop, test, and industrialize mechatronics subsystems for life science instrumentation;

Main Responsibilities

• From the concept phase to commercialization, design, develop, test, and integrate mechatronic subsystems for multi-axis liquid handling automation platforms, to enable on-demand DNA printing through enzymatic DNA synthesis (EDS).
• Define subsystem requirements to meet functional and regulatory requirements and expected performance at the system level;
• Perform failure analysis of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, identifying root causes and corrective actions;
• Conduct multiphysics simulation (structural, fluidic, thermal);
• Create detailed engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOM), test reports, assembly procedures, and design validation plans;
• Ensure integrity of the technical repository (CAD and BOM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) at the system level;
• Define IVV (Integration, Verification, and Validation) protocols for the subsystems;
• Identify, manage and coordinate suppliers or subcontractors;
• Successfully transition designs from concept to production;
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering resources (Software engineers, Electronic & Electrical engineers, Chemistry & Biochemistry scientists).

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• or MSc. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics or other relevant field;
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, including mechatronics, and/or high-precision automation, and/or robotics;
• Solid grasp of engineering fundamentals (mechanical engineering, material science, motion control systems, fluid mechanics, heat transfer);
• Experience with 3D solid modeling and 2D drawing creation (Solidworks preferred);
• Proficient demonstration of GD&T;
• Hands-on experience with 3D printing and prototyping;
• Hands-on experience producing design documentation, in support of releasing new products into manufacturing.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Experience in life science instrumentation is a plus;
• Experience in the development of laboratory automation systems is a significant plus;
• Experience with regulated device product development a plus.

Miscellaneous

• Job located in Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France;
• Start date: As soon as possible;

Recruitment Process

• Initial screening with the hiring manager;
• Day interview at the office (or remote) with the manager, cofounders, HR and the rest of the team;
• Reference Checks;
• Timing: 2-3 weeks.

Contact

hiring@dnascript.co