Biosensing Materials Scientist — Surface Chemistry & Optics

Bioherent, Inc.; Málaga; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bioherent, Inc. in Málaga, Spain, is seeking a hands-on Scientist in Surface Chemistry & Biosensing to develop optical biosensing technologies for in vitro diagnostics.

You will design materials, coatings and nanostructures, optimize functionalization on silicon, and characterize surfaces to improve sensor performance. Collaboration with chemists, immunoassay scientists and engineers is essential.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc/PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Nanotechnology or related field.
• 3+ years in research, R&D or materials development.
• Strong experimental design, data analysis, and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional materials, surface coatings, and nanostructures for biosensing.
• Optimize surface functionalization and biomolecule immobilization on silicon substrates.
• Characterize materials and surfaces and assess sensor performance.
• Improve consistency between functionalization batches and scale up methods.
• Collaborate with chemists, immunoassay scientists, and engineers, documenting results clearly.

Skills

Materials science

Chemistry

Biosensor experience

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Nanotechnology or related field

Tools

XPS

AFM

Contact-angle measurements

Electron microscopy

Job description

Bioherent, Inc. in Málaga, Spain, is seeking a hands-on Scientist in Surface Chemistry & Biosensing to develop optical biosensing technologies for in vitro diagnostics.

You will design materials, coatings and nanostructures, optimize functionalization on silicon, and characterize surfaces to improve sensor performance. Collaboration with chemists, immunoassay scientists and engineers is essential.