Responsable technique – Détection Électrochimique / Technical Lead – Electrochemical Sensing

The role

You will lead the development of core sensing technology for an agrotech startup. This includes designing electrode and ion-selective membrane systems, signal acquisition, and product integration.

What you will do

• Lead the design and optimization of multi-ion sensor arrays.
• Solve drift and long-term stability issues.
• Improve selectivity for challenging analytes.
• Build signal-acquisition and processing pipelines.
• Develop calibration, drift-compensation, and data models.
• Explore automated recalibration and conditioning strategies.
• Integrate sensors, electronics, fluidics, and software into prototypes.
• Design experiments and lead validation in the lab and with partners.
• Drive design for manufacturability, cost, and reliability.
• Define technical strategy, R&D roadmap, and IP strategy.

Required qualifications

• PhD (or MSc with equivalent experience) in Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Deep expertise in at least one of the following: Ion-selective electrodes, potentiometric, or other electrochemical sensors; Polymer membranes, surface chemistry, or electrode materials; Sensor drift,
• Hands-on experience fabricating and testing sensors and with electrochemical instrumentation.
• Ability to assess scientific literature and patent landscape.
• Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working in an early-stage startup environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in microfluidics or embedded hardware
• Interest or experience in agriculture or environmental monitoring

About the company

TandemLaunch is a Canadian venture studio that builds technology companies from cutting-edge academic research. They focus on commercializing innovations in sensing systems, advanced materials, sustainability, and edge AI.