Senior R&D Systems Integration Scientist - CMOS DNA Synthesis

AtlasBase; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

AtlasBase is seeking a hands-on Sr./Staff R&D Systems Integration Scientist to lead early-stage integration of our enzymatic DNA synthesis platform on CMOS chips. You will bridge chemistry, microfluidics, software automation, and hardware, owning system integration from prototype testbeds to product-facing deployments.

Responsibilities include leading cross-disciplinary efforts, performing rigorous failure-mode analysis, transferring technology to production, mentoring junior researchers, and

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (Engineering/Chemistry).
• 8+ years R&D with a Master’s, or 5+ years with a PhD.
• Experience in system-level troubleshooting across bio-instrumentation.
• Background with bio-hardware, microfluidics, or DNA synthesis platforms.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional integration of CMOS-based enzymatic DNA synthesis workflows.
• Troubleshoot hardware, fluidics, surface chemistry, and electrochemistry issues.
• Drive technology transfer from research to product-facing integration.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams on prototype testbeds.
• Analyze experimental data with molecular biology techniques and scripting tools.
• Mentor junior scientists and drive process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

System troubleshooting

Bio-instrumentation

Python scripting

Project management

Communication

Education

Ph.D.

M.S.

Tools

Python

Scripting

Job description

AtlasBase is seeking a hands-on Sr./Staff R&D Systems Integration Scientist to lead early-stage integration of our enzymatic DNA synthesis platform on CMOS chips. You will bridge chemistry, microfluidics, software automation, and hardware, owning system integration from prototype testbeds to product-facing deployments.

Responsibilities include leading cross-disciplinary efforts, performing rigorous failure-mode analysis, transferring technology to production, mentoring junior researchers, and