Research Scientist

Filtrous; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Filtrous is seeking a Research Scientist to lead product development that transforms innovative ideas into market-ready products. This role involves designing experiments and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance.

You will leverage your expertise from a Ph.D. in a life sciences field, working in a dynamic environment within our St. Petersburg, FL office. The ideal candidate has a proven background in R&D with a passion for scientific innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in R&D including publications, patents, or products.
• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques like ELISA and immunoassays.
• Strong data analysis skills to interpret complex results.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental workflows for new molecular biology products.
• Manage end-to-end R&D projects, collaborating with multiple teams.
• Maintain detailed documentation for all experiments and results.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Research and Development

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology or related field

Tools

ELISA

SPR

SDS-PAGE

Job description

Research Scientist

Turn Innovation into Products That Labs Depend On

Why This Role Matters

The next breakthrough reagent or assay technology won’t develop itself. At Filtrous, our Research Scientist leads the charge—taking ideas from concept to commercial product. You’ll design experiments, optimize formulations, and validate new molecular biology products that serve clinical diagnostics, analytical testing, and life science research markets. Your work won’t sit on a shelf; it’ll ship to labs that depend on it. If you want your science to have real commercial impact, this is where it happens.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Product Development and Innovation: Design and execute experimental workflows for the discovery, optimization, and validation of new molecular biology products. Develop formulations, protocols, and performance specifications that meet target market requirements.
• Lead Projects from Concept to Launch: Manage R&D projects end-to-end, collaborating closely with manufacturing, QC, sales, and regulatory teams. Serve as the technical subject matter expert in cross‑functional discussions and go‑to‑market planning.
• Maintain Rigorous Documentation: Keep detailed, reproducible records of all research activities and experimental results. Prepare technical reports, product documentation, and data presentations for internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Translate Technology into Commercial Products: Drive integration of new technologies into Filtrous’s product portfolio, ensuring scalability and manufacturability. Evaluate emerging technologies, vendors, and raw materials to enhance product capabilities.

Problems You Will Solve

• No in‑house product development: Filtrous is a lab‑supplies distributor only now expanding into research, so it has no one turning new reagent and assay ideas into products it can actually sell, leaving its pipeline empty and growth dependent on reselling others’ goods.
• Ideas stall before launch: Promising molecular biology concepts stop at the bench because no one owns a project from first experiment through validation and go‑to‑market, so potential products never reach the labs that would buy them.
• Departments work in isolation: Manufacturing, quality control, sales, and regulatory have no shared technical expert connecting them, so product decisions get made without the cross‑team input needed to ship something that can actually be made and sold.
• Inconsistent batch quality: Without rigorous formulation work, the company cannot promise that each batch of a product performs the same as the last, which undermines its core promise of reliable quality to labs that depend on consistent results.
• Records not audit‑ready: Research and experimental results are not captured in the detailed, reproducible form that clinical‑diagnostics and regulated customers require, leaving the company exposed when buyers or auditors ask for proof behind a product.

How Success is Measured

• Advance new products from concept through validation on schedule against project milestones
• Deliver robust formulations with documented batch‑to‑batch reproducibility
• Maintain comprehensive, audit‑ready research documentation for all projects
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies that expand Filtrous’s product pipeline

Why You’ll Love It Here

At Filtrous, your research doesn’t disappear into a publication backlog. You’ll see your work become real products used by real labs. You’ll have the freedom to lead projects and make technical decisions in a startup‑speed environment, backed by a team that values scientific rigor and execution equally. You’ll collaborate across every department—from manufacturing to sales—and your expertise will directly shape our product roadmap. As Filtrous expands its R&D capabilities, you’ll be at the center of it, with opportunities to build a team and lead our innovation strategy.

Who You Are

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related life sciences field (required)
• Proven track record in R&D (publications, patents, or products)
• Proficient in techniques such as ELISA, SPR, SDS‑PAGE, SEC, and immunoassays
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret complex experimental results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self‑driven: you thrive working independently while collaborating in a team environment

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience bringing products from bench to commercial launch
• Background in clinical diagnostics or GMP/regulated manufacturing
• Familiarity with technology scouting and vendor evaluation
• Experience with molecular biology reagent formulation and stability studies

About Filtrous

Founded in 2017, Filtrous delivers speed, quality, and value to agile labs. We’re a lab supplies distributor serving laboratories across a wide range of scientific and industrial sectors. Our secret? We combine uncompromising product quality with customer service that actually picks up the phone.

Position Details

• Compensation $75,000 – $90,000 per year
• Job Type Full‑time
• Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO
• Location St. Petersburg, FL (in‑person)
• Schedule Monday to Friday, weekends as needed
• Travel Some travel may be required

Ready to Join Us?

If you want your science to ship—not just publish—and you're ready to lead product development at a company that moves fast and values execution, we'd love to hear from you.

Filtrous is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.