Element Biosciences

Staff Scientist, Surface Chemistry

San Diego - Headquarters · Staff+ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$158k-$197kDetected 34 days ago

Data AnalysisA/B TestingProduct ManagementSEMManual TestingBioinformaticsNGSResearchExperimental DesignLeadershipCollaborationMentoringPublic Speaking

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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