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Job Description for Electrochemist Details : Bio-Stream Diagnostics Inc. is a privately owned medical device manufacturing and software development company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.Bio-Stream Diagnostics Inc. has developed a fast, simple to use, low-cost point of care testing (POCT) platform for electrochemical biosensing with varying number of gates (for multiplex detection) and multiple formats (for varied applications). Our Vision: To be a leader in impacting diagnostic testing for the health and well-being of billions of people globally. Our Mission: We endeavour to provide unmatched value, expertise, reproducibility in our products while continually creating sustainable, cutting edge and disruptive technology. Job Summary: Bio-Stream Diagnostics Inc. is looking for a motivated Electrochemist with biosensor experience to join our Research and Development team on a full-time permanent basis.Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer and Chief Scientific Officer, the Electrochemist will have expertise in areas of electrochemistry, process chemistry, understanding of how electrical energy can drive chemical processes on gate surfaces, mathematical description of electrochemistry and some expertise in electrochemical manufacturing processes and materials chemistry. Major Duties And Responsibilities Conduct R&D studies Plan and execute experiments Be involved in optimizing for redox chemistries and redox biosensors Participate in interdisciplinary research and development projects working with chemical engineers, biochemists, software designers, technicians, students and other professionals Work closely with both our CTO and CSO to aid in optimization of our electrochemical interrogation technology. Develop mathematical equations to predict electrochemical behavior in specific media Be involved in weekly meetings to develop scientific understanding of the processes being deployed Participate in the commercialization of products Qualifications: 2+ years electrochemical experience, preferably in industrial environment or industrial R&D M. Sc. minimum, in chemistry, chemical engineering, or material science/engineering with specialization in electrochemistry or electrochemical engineering Recent PhD and MSc graduates are welcome to apply Experience in electrochemical Research and Development and an understanding of redox chemistries Familiarity with electrolytic processes on metal gate surfaces such a gold Proficiency in problem solving and creativity. Good communication skills (written and verbal)