Research Scientist – Nanoparticle Engineer

Nanotrace; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanotrace in San Francisco is seeking a Research Scientist to support the development of nanoparticle-based approaches for research tools, diagnostics, and therapeutics. You will join a highly interdisciplinary team, combining chemistry, kinetics, thermodynamics, and biology with engineering to create advanced nanoparticle constructs for biological applications.

The role emphasizes hands-on design and execution of mammalian cell-based assays, as well as collaboration with other scientists and

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with background in biological applications.
• Experience in nanoparticle design and development for biological applications.
• Experience with mammalian cell-based assays; therapeutic development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support projects critical to nanoparticle technology development.
• Collaborate across chemistry, biology and engineering for research tools and therapeutics.
• Develop nanoparticle constructs with biological applications and imaging capabilities.

Skills

Nanoparticle design

Biological assays

Therapeutic development

Fluorescence imaging

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Oligonucleotide chemistry

Polymer chemistry

Job description

As a Research Scientist at Nanotrace, you will play a role in supporting projects critical to the development of our nanoparticle-based technology and developing it into research tools, diagnostics, and therapeutics. You will be a key team member in highly interdisciplinary, cutting-edge collaborative projects, working with a team of passionate and creative scientists and engineers. You will combine your knowledge in chemistry, reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and biology with engineering principles to create nanoparticle constructs with never-before-seen capabilities in biological applications.

Education:

PhD in Chemical Engineering (this is a must), Biomedical Engineering, Biological engineering, or a related field with at least some background in biological applications.

Research Experience:

Prior experience in Nanoparticle design and development for biological applications, either in academic or industry settings. Specifically gold and polymer nanoparticle engineering is a plus. Experience designing, executing, and troubleshooting mammalian cell-based assays. Therapeutic development is a plus, as well as surface patterning and fluorescence imaging. Experience in oligonucleotide chemistry, ASO development, and polymer chemistry a strong plus.

Soft Skills:

Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and to communicate scientific findings effectively. A passion for creative and collaborative problem solving, growth mindset, and interest in tackling new skills as the scientific needs call for them.

Schedule:

Full-time (60hrs a week minimum, in-person)

Location:

Lab based in San Francisco, Dogpatch area, https://maps.app.goo.gl/KgoN7CJv4ppHrehEA

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative startup working at the forefront of nanomedicine.
• Work next to some of the most brilliant minds in chemistry and nanomedicine.
• Gain hands-on experience in advanced nanoparticle research and biotechnology.
• Work alongside a team of experienced scientists dedicated to solving complex challenges at the interface of biology, chemistry, and chemical engineering.

Nanotrace, Inc. is a stealth-mode biotech based in San Francisco, backed by Kleiner Perkins, DCVC, and many others. We are pioneering a breakthrough nanoparticle delivery technology designed to carry out pre-programmed functions within cells, namely detecting cancer biomarkers and delivering therapeutic drugs. Our mission is to validate this cutting-edge approach in animal models, operating in a fast-paced, high-risk, high-reward environment. As a small and agile team with decades of combined scientific expertise, we move quickly to generate results and overcome challenges.

Nanotrace is founded by Dr. Will Briley, PhD Molecular Biology from Northwestern; Dr. Paul Weiss, renowned nanoscientist, distinguished UCLA professor, and a UC Presidential Chair; David Spector, an experienced founder and formerly a Partner at Sequoia Capital, Google, and MIT; and, Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. Krishna Komanduri, Department Chief & Head of Hematology & Oncology, UCSF, and Clinical Director of the UCSF Living Therapeutics Initiative. Scientific advisory board (SAB) and partners include experts from MIT, Harvard, UCLA, Columbia, Memorial Sloan Kettering, ZEISS microscopy, and The Langer Lab.