Senior Molecular Diagnostics Scientist - Biosensor Systems

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement with employer match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Bosch invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist – Molecular Diagnostics in Sunnyvale, CA. The role focuses on translating academic research into scalable diagnostics, leading development of prototype systems with microfluidics, nanofabrication, and electrochemical sensing.

Candidates hold a PhD in a relevant field and have 3–5 years of industry experience in biotechnology, with a track record in real-world molecular diagnostics, integrated platforms, and patent filings.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Physics)
• 3–5 years of industry experience in biotechnology.
• Proven experience in molecular diagnostics and single-molecule detection.
• Experience with integrated molecular diagnostic platforms (cartridge design, on-chip sample-prep).
• Experience with microfluidics, electrochemical sensing, soft electronics, and chip-scale nanofabrication.
• Biochemistry knowledge.
• Strong documentation, oral and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Identify, incubate, and translate cutting-edge academic research into functional, scalable proof-of-concept technologies in molecular diagnostics and biosensing.
• Lead hands-on development and testing of prototype diagnostic systems, integrating microfluidics, electrochemical sensing, soft electronics, and chip-scale nanofabrication.
• Collaborate closely with internal business units, engineering teams, and external academic partners to transition early-stage research into commercially viable product pipelines.
• Design and execute advanced experiments for single-molecule detection, assay integration, and sample-to-answer cartridge performance.
• Protect innovation through patent filings while contributing high-impact scientific publications and technical documentation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in biosensors and bioelectronics, advising multidisciplinary teams on technical feasibility, risk mitigation, and system architecture.

Skills

Biosensors

Bioelectronics

Single-molecule detection

Integrated systems

Microfabrication

Soft electronics

Electrochemical sensing

Biochemistry

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Bioengineering / Physics

Tools

Microfluidics

Chip-scale nanofabrication

Soft electronics fabrication

Job description

Bosch invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist – Molecular Diagnostics in Sunnyvale, CA. The role focuses on translating academic research into scalable diagnostics, leading development of prototype systems with microfluidics, nanofabrication, and electrochemical sensing.

Candidates hold a PhD in a relevant field and have 3–5 years of industry experience in biotechnology, with a track record in real-world molecular diagnostics, integrated platforms, and patent filings.