Nanomaterials Scientist I for DNA Sequencing Tech

Digital Biotechnologies Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Biotechnologies is seeking an exceptional Scientist I with expertise in nanomaterials synthesis to join our growing team in Seattle. You will design, execute, and interpret research experiments leveraging our IP to advance diagnostics and device platforms.

The role emphasizes independent experimental design, data interpretation, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced startup. A PhD and hands-on synthesis/characterization experience are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, engineering, physics, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with chemical and/or electrochemical synthesis of inorganic nanoparticles, nanomaterials, or nanostructures and their characterization.
• Ability to work closely and collaboratively with multidisciplinary research teams.
• Proven critical thinking skills and ability to independently design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments, evaluate multiple technical approaches and select the most appropriate strategy to achieve project goals.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate scientific results effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize, and characterize inorganic and organic nanomaterials and nanoscale interfaces in collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams.
• Perform routine and advanced microscopy (e.g., AFM, TEM, optical microscopy) and corresponding quantitative image analysis to characterize nanomaterials, devices, and biomolecular interactions.
• Independently design experiments, analyze, and interpret complex datasets, troubleshoot technical challenges, and develop follow-on experimental strategies.
• Effectively prioritize and manage multiple research projects and experiments of varying size, complexity, and scope while meeting project milestones in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Clearly communicate scientific findings and recommendations to team members, company leadership, and external collaborators.
• Serve as a technical resource in nanotechnology by staying current with scientific literature, emerging technologies, methodologies, and scientific advances.
• Contribute to the design, development, and optimization of novel nanoscale devices, sensing technologies, and experimental platforms.

Skills

nanomaterials synthesis

characterization

microscopy

experimental design

data analysis

multidisciplinary collaboration

scientific communication

startup experience

nanotechnology

Education

PhD in chemistry or related field

Tools

AFM

TEM

Optical microscopy

Job description

Digital Biotechnologies is seeking an exceptional Scientist I with expertise in nanomaterials synthesis to join our growing team in Seattle. You will design, execute, and interpret research experiments leveraging our IP to advance diagnostics and device platforms.

The role emphasizes independent experimental design, data interpretation, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced startup. A PhD and hands-on synthesis/characterization experience are required.