Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We are a world-class team of scientists, engineers, technologists, postdocs, and visiting researchers—all focused on cutting-edge technology, ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense. To learn more, visit http://public.ca.sandia.gov/casite/.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Sandia’s Biosystems Research Department, located in Livermore, Calif., was established in 1999 to perform biological research with national-security and energy-security applications. Our highly interdisciplinary research group focuses on both basic and applied biological research. We address problems with strong ties to national security, such as bioenergy and biodefense, through advanced technology development and new research approaches. The department is composed of researchers with expertise in many disciplines of biology (molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, and biochemistry), chemistry (analytical and physical), and engineering (chemical, mechanical, and bioengineering). Currently, we have ongoing projects in the areas of biofuels (cellulosic ethanol and algal biodiesel production), immunology, cellular signaling involved in innate immunity, medical diagnostics, and therapeutics screening, as well as basic research studies in biomaterials design, protein structure/function determination, proteomics, computational biology, and microfluidics.

JOB DESCRIPTION
We seek a postdoctoral research scientist who will apply microfluidics/microseparations/MEMS technology to chemical and biochemical analysis. The individual will be part of a multidisciplinary team that includes analytical chemists, physical chemists, engineers, and biologists and will help develop miniaturized devices and techniques applicable to clinical diagnostics, single-cell analysis, and protein/DNA separations. The research will involve work with lab-on-a-chip techniques, spectroscopy, microscopy, and mass spectrometry.

QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a recent Ph.D. in analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical biochemistry, or engineering (chemical, mechanical, or bioengineering) and extensive experience in one or more of the following areas: microfluidic devices or components, electrophoresis, chromatography, immunoassays, microarrays (DNA and protein), and cell-based assays. Other required qualifications include a strong record of high technical achievement, as evidenced by publication in high-impact scientific journals, and the demonstrated ability to conduct creative, independent research. In addition, knowledge of one or more detection technologies, such as fluorescence, electrochemical, and mass spectrometry, is highly desirable.

Apply at: http://public.ca.sandia.gov/casite/careers/. Click on Browse current job openings, and type the Job ID number 60474 into the Keywords box. Click on the Search button to access this job opening, and complete an online application.

ABOUT SANDIA
Located in Livermore, Sandia/California enjoys close proximity to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, several world-class educational institutions, and diverse cultural and year-round recreational opportunities. Sandia provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) savings plan. Our culture values work-life balance; we offer programs such as flexible work schedules with alternate Fridays off, on-site fitness facilities, three weeks of vacation.

Sandia National Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. If this position requires a security clearance granted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. citizenship and employee eligibility for clearance processing will be required at the time of hire. If you hold dual citizenship and accept a job offer for a position that requires a DOE-granted security clearance, you may be asked by DOE to renounce your foreign citizenship and retain only your U.S. citizenship.

To apply: Apply at: http://public.ca.sandia.gov/casite/careers/. Click on Browse current job openings, and type the Job ID number 60474 into the Keywords box. Click on the Search button to access this job opening, and complete an online application.

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We are a world-class team of staff members, technologists, postdocs, and visiting researchers. We focus on cutting-edge technology ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation, to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense. Whether it’s writing software for the world’s fastest computers, leading a national initiative in nanotechnology, or developing intelligent microsystems, Sandians are leading the way—and they are doing it with tools and facilities that rank among the world’s best. To learn more, visit http://public.ca.sandia.gov/casite.