Satomic

Satomic

Senior Scientist - Analytical Chemistry, Purification

SAN DIEGO, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$160kDetected 24 days ago
LogisticsProcess ImprovementRoboticsMass SpectrometryMentoring

About the role

  • This role is central to Satomic's mission: purification is a bottleneck and our throughput targets demand a fleet that runs as a coordinated, automation-friendly system built for throughput rather than as individual instruments.
  • Qualifications Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or related field with 4+ years of relevant industry experience; or M.S. with 6+ years of relevant industry experience; or B.S. with 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • SFC depth gained on other platforms is equally valued.

Responsibilities

  • The successful candidate will develop, optimize, and standardize high-throughput, mass-directed purification methods and workflows, from fraction collection logic through post-purification data and sample handling.
  • The work centers on SFC and LC purification, with a strong emphasis on SFC and on mass-directed purification, to deliver high-quality compounds and data that accelerate drug discovery efforts.
  • You will keep the fleet running through preventive maintenance and fast troubleshooting, and partner closely with our software and automation teams to scale the purification capabilities.
  • This is a hands-on, lab-based position for a candidate who thrives in high throughput environments and is motivated to develop purification methodologies that are robust, scalable, and innovative while prioritizing rigorous data quality standards and sample integrity.
  • We are building an automated chemistry platform that integrates laboratory robotics, software, and AI to transform small-molecule synthesis and drug discovery.
  • We are an early-stage company and design offers to balance cash compensation and long-term ownership.

Requirements

  • Extensive hands-on experience with chromatography-based purification of organic small molecules, with core expertise in SFC and strong experience in high throughput preparative LC and/or SFC.

Nice to have

  • Mass-directed purification experience is strongly preferred.

Compensation

  • The salary range above reflects base pay only, and we work with candidates to build a package that aligns with their preferences.

Benefits

  • By isolating and delivering pure compounds quickly and reliably, you make more of that chemical space reachable, so our partners can focus on the hardest challenges in drug discovery and human health.

Company info

  • Our culture is built on inclusion, humility, humanity, and ingenuity - values that guide how we work with one another and how we approach the challenges of scaling science.
  • Our mission is to close the gap from idea to molecule.
  • At Satomic, we're committed to helping drive that change.
  • We're not agnostic to how our platform is applied - we care deeply about ensuring it is used for good.
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