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BSc or MSc Thesis, Research Project, Hilfsassiste
Diaxxo (diaxxo.com) is a start-up originated at ETH Zürich, where in the past 4 years we have
developed and prototyped an innovative Point-of-Care Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) device. Our
vision is to bring the power of molecular diagnostics to every doctor’s office, thanks to our new
pre-loaded PCR test kits that allow for simpler and faster sample preparation steps. In 2020 our
devices have been used by more than 250 laypeople for the rapid detection of COVID-19 in a field
study that we run at ETH Zürich, and our systems are currently being tested at the Swiss Tropical and
Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH).
The project aims to design and prototype an automatic laboratory robot for the testing
of a variety of diseases. The robot will be designed for the Point-Of-Care setting, it should be able to
extract DNA/RNA from a biological sample and to perform a PCR amplification.
The project aims to design and prototype an automatic laboratory robot for the testing of a variety of diseases. The robot will be designed for the Point-Of-Care setting, it should be able to extract DNA/RNA from a biological sample and to perform a PCR amplification.
The candidate should be responsible for:
• The design and engineering of the product
• PCB
• automation of the steps
• testing of prototypes and iterations
• manufacturing and cost analysis
• software development
• material selection
• User experience and interface
The candidate should be responsible for: • The design and engineering of the product • PCB • automation of the steps • testing of prototypes and iterations • manufacturing and cost analysis • software development • material selection • User experience and interface
Dr. Michele Gregorini
HCI E 103 Vladimir- Prelog-Weg 1-5/10 8093
Zürich, Switzerland
michele.gregorini@chem.ethz.ch (please send CV and transcript of records)
Dr. Michele Gregorini HCI E 103 Vladimir- Prelog-Weg 1-5/10 8093 Zürich, Switzerland michele.gregorini@chem.ethz.ch (please send CV and transcript of records)