Senior Scientist

BioPhase; California; On-site; USD 125,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Senior Scientist in Systems Integration to develop and execute workflows for innovative diagnostic platforms. The role requires expertise in molecular biology and experience in systems integration within regulated environments. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team, focusing on usability and reliability in product development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 7+ years of industry experience or PhD with 5+ years.
• Experience in systems integration within regulated medical device environments.
• Proficiency in designing tests for imaging, electrical, mechanical, vacuum, thermal, and fluidic modules.

Responsibilities

• Translate laboratory techniques into automated procedures for a new platform.
• Design, execute, and troubleshoot nucleic acid purification and detection experiments.
• Perform statistical data analysis and provide technical recommendations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Master’s degree in materials science, molecular biology, chemistry, bioengineering, or related field

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Python

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Scientist - Systems Integration

Location: Carlsbad, CA

Salary Range: $60.00/hr - $83.00/hr

Our client is seeking a Senior Scientist in Systems Integration to collaborate with highly skilled scientific and engineering teams. The role involves developing and executing instrument workflows, system performance analysis, troubleshooting complex interactions, and system verification and validation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in molecular biology/biochemistry and experience with testing and integrating complex systems. This position requires a solution-driven mindset and the ability to work in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments to bring a diagnostic platform to market.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Translate laboratory techniques into automated procedures for a new platform, involving automation hardware, consumables, software, and wet chemistry, including handling biohazardous materials.
2. Design, execute, and troubleshoot nucleic acid purification and real-time detection experiments manually and automatically.
3. Identify and interpret instrument performance issues related to chemistry and mechanical modules; maintain an issue tracking system.
4. Develop and execute detailed characterization methodologies for verification, validation, and root cause analysis.
5. Perform statistical data analysis and provide technical recommendations.
6. Follow document control procedures and author reports within a QMS.
7. Maintain a customer-centric approach during product development.
8. Communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors through clear written and oral reports.

Experience and Skills

• Master’s degree in materials science, molecular biology, chemistry, bioengineering, chemical engineering, or related field, with 7+ years of industry experience or a PhD with 5+ years.
• Experience in systems integration within regulated medical device environments (IVD preferred), including fluorescence microscopy, microfluidics, surface chemistry, and molecular biology.
• Proficiency in designing and conducting tests for imaging, electrical, mechanical, vacuum, thermal, and fluidic modules.
• Experience with Python or similar environments for hardware control, data processing, and visualization.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, and accountability.
• Customer-focused mindset emphasizing usability, safety, and reliability.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Research and Science
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research