Senior Research Scientist, Proteomics

Sapient Bioanalytics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapient Bioanalytics is seeking a Senior Research Scientist, Proteomics (SRS) in San Diego, CA. The role emphasizes hands-on laboratory execution, delivering proteomics data to advance programs, and mentoring up to three Research Associates and Scientists.

You will collaborate with wet-lab and data science teams, communicate biological insights to clients, and contribute to Sapient's publication strategy to strengthen scientific leadership in multi-omics drug development.

Qualifications

• Hands-on laboratory execution in proteomics.
• Mentor up to three Research Associates/Scientists.
• Client-facing scientific resource to support client success.

Responsibilities

• Perform proteomics experiments and data generation.
• Collaborate with wet-lab and data science teams to meet project objectives.
• Support publication of high-impact scientific content.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Proteomics

Data interpretation

Education

BS/MS in a related field

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Sapient is a fast-growing early-stage biotech company headquartered in San Diego, CA. Our focus is on delivering multi-omics services to accelerate drug development and transform personalized medicine. Combining state-of-the-art mass spectrometry technology with advanced biocomputational services and multifaceted human health data, we enable biomarker discovery at unprecedented speed and scale to provide a deeper understanding of human biology and effectively align biological targets, patients, and drug therapies. We are a highly collaborative team of passionate scientists, clinicians, and engineers with expertise in various disciplines, committed to making innovations with scientific rigor. Ultimately, our platform technology enhances the precision and efficacy of treatments, touching and enhancing countless lives.

The Senior Research Scientist, Proteomics (SRS) assumes all responsibilities of a Research Scientist III while operating with a high degree of independence and providing leadership to up to three Research Associates and/or Scientists. The primary focus of this role is hands-on laboratory execution, supporting the successful and timely delivery of proteomics research programs. Working closely with multidisciplinary wet-lab and data science teams, the SRS applies technical expertise to generate high-quality scientific data and advance project objectives.

In addition to laboratory responsibilities, the SRS serves as a client-facing scientific resource, partnering with Laboratory Operations and Business Development to communicate biological insights and support client success across a range of therapeutic areas and modalities. The role also contributes to the commercial scoping of proteomics programs, helping align client expectations and project objectives with operational capabilities and execution requirements. A key objective of this position is to support Sapient's scientific publication strategy through the development and dissemination of high-impact scientific content that strengthens the company's scientific reputation and industry leadership.