Process Development Senior Research Associate / Associate Scientist

Nanopathinc; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanopathinc in Cambridge is seeking a Process Development Senior Research Associate / Associate Scientist to join our Assay R&D team. In this hands-on role, you will support the development and optimization of workflows crucial for our diagnostic platform.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field, experience in reagent manufacturing, and knowledge of automated laboratory platforms. We value diversity and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with nucleic acid assays, biosensors, microarrays, or spotting/printing technologies.
• Passionate about women’s health.

Responsibilities

• Support development of protocols for reagent manufacturing and assay execution.
• Assist with process characterization, QC, and verification-supporting studies.
• Collect, analyze, summarize, and present experimental data.

Skills

Experience with liquid handler automation

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Well-organized with attention to detail

Familiarity with design control and quality systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, molecular biology, chemistry, or a related field

Tools

Automated laboratory platforms

Job description

About the Role

Nanopath is seeking a Process Development Senior Research Associate / Associate Scientist to join our Assay R&D team and help develop, optimize, and scale the workflows that support Nanopath’s diagnostic platform. This role will be highly hands‑on and will support process development across assay preparation, reagent development, and analytical testing.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, molecular biology, chemistry, or a related field with 4+ years of relevant 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.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Nanopath we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every point in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

Nanopath Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nanopath does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies and we will not be responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Nanopath, and Nanopath will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.