Senior Scientist, Surface Chemistry for NGS & Multiomics

Element Biosciences; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Discretionary annual bonus

Health insurance plans

401k with company match

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Element Biosciences is seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist to join the surface chemistry team in San Diego. This role involves designing and evaluating innovative surface chemistry approaches for next-generation sequencing and multiomics applications. You will troubleshoot experimental challenges, lead product development efforts, and contribute to patent applications, collaborating closely with various teams in a dynamic environment. The position offers a salary range of $133,000 - $173,000 and additional benefits including stock options and health plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience in surface chemistry or materials science.
• Strong publication and presentation record, with contributions to patents.
• Experience with functional coatings for biological assays.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel surface chemistry approaches for sequencing/multiomics.
• Lead product development efforts from experimental design to functional testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Surface chemistry

Biomolecule–surface interactions

Cell biology

Analytical techniques (e.g., AFM, FTIR)

Education

PhD in chemistry, materials science, or related field

Tools

Microfluidics

Lab-on-chip devices

Job description

Element Biosciences is seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist to join the surface chemistry team in San Diego. This role involves designing and evaluating innovative surface chemistry approaches for next-generation sequencing and multiomics applications. You will troubleshoot experimental challenges, lead product development efforts, and contribute to patent applications, collaborating closely with various teams in a dynamic environment. The position offers a salary range of $133,000 - $173,000 and additional benefits including stock options and health plans.