Biosensor Development Co-Op- Spring 2025

The DEKA biosensor development team is looking for 6+ month Biosensor Development Co-Op with a background in organic/analytical chemistry to help develop state-of-the-art sensors. As a Biosensor Development Co-Op, you will work in a dynamic R&D environment working alongside a group of passionate engineers to create innovative solutions that truly make a difference.

DEKA offers Co-Ops for full time students* (must be at least 18 years of age). This position is for a 6+ month rotation for the Spring semester starting in January 2025.

How you will make an impact as a Biosensor Development Co-Op:

• Design and develop proof of concept prototypes for new sensors
• Analyze, document, and report data in the appropriate documentation system
• Create a portfolio of early phase sensor technologies
• Evaluate methodologies to scale sensors from proof of concept to working models

What you need to be successful in this role as a Biosensor Development Co-Op:

• Pursuing at least a Bachelors or Master’s degree in organic or analytical chemistry or similar field
• Experience with (bio)electroanalytical techniques such as voltammetry or impedance spectroscopy is preferred
• Hands-on experience in working in a wet lab and basic design of experiments
• Experience performing literature searches
• Effectively document and communicate test results
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to generate own innovative engineering ideas
• Knowledge of DNA biophysics/bioinformatics is preferred

About DEKA:

One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.

Behind DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.

Additional Information:

*Applicants should be aware that short-term housing options in Manchester, NH are limited and that DEKA is not able to financially assist with housing. 

Public transportation is available and routes/schedules can be found by visiting the Manchester Transit Authority website, www.mtabus.org.

Please be aware that we try to make sure that our internship opportunities are well defined and will provide a unique experience. We understand that most candidates would like to know if they have a placement as soon as possible, but at DEKA it takes more time than other companies at we review every application that is submitted.  We will try to let you know as soon as we can, but encourage you to pursue other opportunities as well.

*A full time student is defined as being enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester at an undergraduate program, or a minimum of 9 credits per semester for a graduate program.