Process Development Scientist for In Vitro Diagnostics

Nanopath Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanopath Inc. is seeking a Process Development Senior Research Associate / Associate Scientist to join our Assay R&D team in Cambridge, MA and help develop, optimize, and scale the workflows that support Nanopath’s diagnostic platform.

This hands-on role covers reagent development, assay preparation, data analysis, and collaboration across teams to advance toward regulated product development. We are committed to health equity and building solutions for women’s health, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, molecular biology, chemistry, or related field with 4+ years of industry experience.
• Experience with liquid handler automation, automated assay workflows, or programming / operating automated laboratory platforms.
• Experience with nucleic acid assays, biosensors, microarrays, or spotting / printing technologies.
• Familiarity with design control, quality systems, GLP/GxP principles, or documentation practices for regulated diagnostics.
• Extremely well-organized, with a high level of efficiency, attention to detail, and motivation for completing tasks accurately and on time.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in cross-functional and highly collaborative work environments.
• Passionate about Nanopath’s mission for developing a purpose-built solution for women’s health.

Responsibilities

• Support development of robust, repeatable protocols for reagent manufacturing, array fabrication, and assay execution.
• Assist with process characterization, QC, stability, reproducibility, and verification-supporting studies as Nanopath advances toward regulated product development.
• Prepare reagents, samples, and materials; maintain lab organization; and support routine equipment use and maintenance.
• Collect, analyze, summarize, and present experimental data in a clear and timely manner.
• Troubleshoot experimental workflows and collaborate with assay, engineering, product, and operations team members to identify root causes and implement improvements.

Skills

Excellent communication and presenting

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Organized and efficient

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in bioengineering/biomedical eng or related field

Tools

Liquid handler automation

Automated assay workflows

Programming/operating automated lab platforms

Nucleic acid assays / biosensors

Spotting/printing technologies

Job description

Nanopath Inc. is seeking a Process Development Senior Research Associate / Associate Scientist to join our Assay R&D team in Cambridge, MA and help develop, optimize, and scale the workflows that support Nanopath’s diagnostic platform.

This hands-on role covers reagent development, assay preparation, data analysis, and collaboration across teams to advance toward regulated product development. We are committed to health equity and building solutions for women’s health, with a focus on