Element Biosciences
Staff Scientist, Surface Chemistry
San Diego - Headquarters · Staff+ · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$158k-$197kDetected 37 days ago
Data AnalysisA/B TestingSEMIntellectual PropertyManual TestingBioinformaticsNGSResearchExperimental DesignLeadershipCollaborationMentoringPublic Speaking
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About the role
- We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow, and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment.
- This role will report to the Director, Surface Chemistry and will be a San Diego based role.
- If you possess the following and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this role.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and evaluate novel surface chemistry approaches to enable next-generation sequencing/multiomics applications
- Define and lead product development efforts, including experimental design, prototyping, functional testing, and data analysis
- Identify and resolve experimental challenges related to assay design, protocol execution, reagent selection, and surface performance
- Support the transfer of surface chemistry solutions from research into product development and manufacturing, in collaboration with process development and operations teams
- Maintain hands-on scientific leadership, setting the direction for laboratory experimentation and troubleshooting while mentoring junior scientists and guiding their technical development
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues in product management, assay development, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure alignment and successful execution
- Prepare and deliver high-quality technical reports and presentations that summarize findings, support decision-making, and document development progress
- In this role, you will lead execution across multiple projects, drive innovation through original ideas and thought leadership, and serve as a key scientific collaborator across functions to translate research concepts into robust, manufacturable products.
Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
- Candidates are required to follow the safety protocols and be familiar with personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in the laboratory environment
- Design and evaluate novel surface chemistry solutions on microfluidic and lab-on-chip devices, with a strong understanding of how device geometry and flow conditions influence surface performance and assay outcomes
Nice to have
- PhD in chemistry, materials science, biochemistry, bioengineering, physics, or a related field
- 6+ years of relevant industry experience in surface chemistry, materials science, or biomolecular interfaces in life sciences or diagnostics
- Strong publication and presentation record, with contributions to patents or novel methods
- Deep expertise in surface chemistry, polymer chemistry and biomolecule-surface interactions is required
- Background in NGS, genomics, proteomics or multiomics platforms is required
- experience with device fabrication (e.g., soft lithography, PDMS) or working with commercial lab-on-chip platforms is preferred
- Familiarity with surface analytical techniques such as AFM, ellipsometry, FTIR, SEM, TOF-SIMS, and XPS are preferred
- Familiarity with manufacturing constraints, process transfer or scale-up
Compensation
- $158,000 - $197,000
- In addition to base compensation noted above, you will be eligible for stock options, discretionary annual bonus, no cost health insurance plans, 401k with company match, and flexible paid time off.
- Please note: Base compensation will depend on multiple factors, including geographic location, qualifications, and experience.
Benefits
- Education and Experience:
- In addition to base compensation noted above, you will be eligible for stock options, discretionary annual bonus, no cost health insurance plans, 401k with company match, and flexible paid time off.
Company info
- At Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to empower the scientific community with more freedom and flexibility to accelerate our collective impact on humanity.
- We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness.
- We are seeking a highly motivated Staff Scientist to join our surface chemistry team and provide scientific leadership in the development of innovative new products in the field of next-generation sequencing and multiomics applications.
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