Senior Biosensor Scientist: Synthetic Biology

Fieldstone Bio; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fieldstone Bio in Woburn, MA is seeking a Senior Scientist or Principal Scientist to design, build, and test microbial biosensors for metals and small molecules across lab, soil, water, and rock environments.

The role requires independence, experience in transcriptomics-based approaches and protein engineering, and collaboration with Microbiology and AI Data teams to advance R&D strategies.

On-site role offering opportunities to lead projects and present results to leadership.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, or related field with 2+ years of industry experience.
• Proven sensor development in microbes, including non-lab environments is a plus.
• Experience with transcriptomics- and bioinformatics-based screening.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test microbial biosensors for target molecules of interest.
• Develop biosensors for molecules with no known regulators using RNA-sequencing and genome-mining approaches.
• Improve existing biosensors via protein engineering, directed evolution, and screening-based approaches.
• Collaborate with Microbiology team to identify synthetic biology solutions for deployment in target environments.
• Interface with leadership to refine program’s technical strategies and ensure milestones are met.
• Present scientific findings in cross-functional project team meetings.
• Document processes, SOPs, and results in an ELN system.

Skills

Microbial engineering

Biosensor development

RNA-sequencing

Protein engineering

Directed evolution

DNA design & assembly

Non-model microbes

Independent work

Education

Ph.D. in Bioengineering/related

Tools

DNA assembly

Job description

Fieldstone Bio in Woburn, MA is seeking a Senior Scientist or Principal Scientist to design, build, and test microbial biosensors for metals and small molecules across lab, soil, water, and rock environments.

The role requires independence, experience in transcriptomics-based approaches and protein engineering, and collaboration with Microbiology and AI Data teams to advance R&D strategies.

On-site role offering opportunities to lead projects and present results to leadership.