Research Scientist – Molecular Diagnostics

Quick Facts

• Role: Research Scientist – Molecular Diagnostics

• Focus: Translating academic research into scalable proof-of-concept molecular diagnostic and biosensing technologies

Description

You will identify, incubate, and translate cutting-edge academic research into functional, scalable proof-of-concept technologies in molecular diagnostics and biosensing. You’ll lead hands-on prototype development and testing, integrating microfluidics, electrochemical sensing, soft electronics, and chip-scale nanofabrication, and collaborate with engineering teams and academic partners to move research into commercially viable pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Incubate and translate academic breakthroughs into real-world molecular diagnostic and biosensing proof-of-concepts

• Develop and test prototype diagnostic systems integrating microfluidics, electrochemical sensing, soft electronics, and chip-scale nanofabrication

• Collaborate with engineering teams and external academic partners to transition early-stage research to product pipelines

• Design and execute advanced experiments for single-molecule detection, assay integration, and sample-to-answer cartridge performance

• Protect innovation through patent filings and contribute to publications and technical documentation

• Serve as a subject matter expert in biosensors and bioelectronics, advising multidisciplinary teams on feasibility, risk mitigation, and system architecture

Requirements

• PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Physics, or related)

• 3–5 years of industry experience in a relevant biotechnology company

• Proven experience building real-world molecular diagnostics solutions, especially single-molecule detection and diagnostic instrumentation

• Experience with integrated molecular diagnostic platforms (cartridge design, on-chip sample-prep, electronics)

• Experience with soft electronics for biosensing

• Experience with micro/nanofabrication and chip design/process development for biosensing

• Experience with electrochemical sensing systems and biosensors

• Familiarity with biochemistry principles

• Proven track record of scientific accomplishment and/or patent filings

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending accounts

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Wellness programs; life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability insurance

• Paid time off; parental leave and adoption assistance

• Education expense reimbursement