Scientist, Nanoparticle Chemistry & Surface Engineering

Biota Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Company holidays

Job summary

Biota Inc. in Longmont, Colorado, seeks a Scientist or Senior Scientist to advance nanoparticle synthesis and surface chemistry for environmental and analytical applications.

This hands-on role requires strong experimental judgment, documentation, and the ability to troubleshoot complex chemistry across fundamental research to early product translation. You will design, synthesize, modify, and characterize metal oxide and silica-based nanoparticles, functionalize surfaces, and develop protocols,

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, nanotechnology, or related discipline.
• At least four years of hands-on laboratory experience in nanoparticle synthesis, surface modification, and characterization.
• Experience with organosilanes or oxide-surface functionalization.
• Ability to independently design, troubleshoot, and interpret experiments.
• Strong documentation, data-analysis, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and modify metal oxide and silica-based nanoparticles.
• Functionalize oxide surfaces using organosilanes and other organic ligands.
• Design, execute, and troubleshoot nanoparticle surface-modification experiments.
• Develop and compare formulations using structured experimental approaches.
• Purify and characterize synthetic products and functionalized materials.
• Evaluate material stability, consistency, and performance.
• Analyze data and recommend subsequent development activities.
• Develop experimental protocols, SOPs, and technical reports.
• Maintain complete and organized laboratory records.
• Collaborate with internal team members, vendors, and external research partners.
• Follow company procedures and laboratory safety requirements.

Skills

Experiment design

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

MS or PhD in chemistry/related field

4+ years hands-on nanoparticle experience

Tools

DLS

Zeta potential

FTIR

UV-Vis

XPS

Electron microscopy

NMR

HPLC

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Biota Inc. in Longmont, Colorado, seeks a Scientist or Senior Scientist to advance nanoparticle synthesis and surface chemistry for environmental and analytical applications.

This hands-on role requires strong experimental judgment, documentation, and the ability to troubleshoot complex chemistry across fundamental research to early product translation. You will design, synthesize, modify, and characterize metal oxide and silica-based nanoparticles, functionalize surfaces, and develop protocols,