Staff Scientist, Surface Chemistry for NGS & Microfluidics

Element Biosciences; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Discretionary annual bonus

No cost health insurance plans

401k with company match

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Element Biosciences is looking for a highly motivated Staff Scientist in San Diego. You will lead the development of innovative products in next-generation sequencing and multiomics. This involves critical scientific leadership, project management, and collaboration across functions.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD and has extensive experience in surface chemistry. This full-time role includes a competitive salary and benefits including stock options and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant industry experience in surface chemistry or materials science.
• Strong publication and presentation record in life sciences.
• Expertise in polymer chemistry and biomolecule–surface interactions.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate novel surface chemistry approaches for sequencing applications.
• Define and lead product development efforts including experimental design.
• Troubleshoot performance issues related to surface chemistry.

Skills

Surface chemistry

Materials science

Biomolecular interfaces

NGS and multiomics platforms

Microfluidic device design

Education

PhD in chemistry, materials science, biochemistry, bioengineering, physics

Tools

AFM

Ellipsometry

FTIR

SEM

XPS

Job description

Element Biosciences is looking for a highly motivated Staff Scientist in San Diego. You will lead the development of innovative products in next-generation sequencing and multiomics. This involves critical scientific leadership, project management, and collaboration across functions.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD and has extensive experience in surface chemistry. This full-time role includes a competitive salary and benefits including stock options and health insurance.