Process Development Senior Research Associate / Associate Scientist

About the role

Nanopath is seeking a Process Development Senior Research Associate / Associate Scientist to join our Assay R&D team and help develop, optimize, and scale the workflows that support Nanopath’s diagnostic platform. This role will be highly hands-on and will support process development across assay preparation, reagent development, and analytical testing.

Responsibilities

• Support development of robust, repeatable protocols for reagent manufacturing, array fabrication, and assay execution.
• Assist with process characterization, QC, stability, reproducibility, and verification-supporting studies as Nanopath advances toward regulated product development.
• Prepare reagents, samples, and materials; maintain lab organization; and support routine equipment use and maintenance.
• Collect, analyze, summarize, and present experimental data in a clear and timely manner.
• Troubleshoot experimental workflows and collaborate with assay, engineering, product, and operations team members to identify root causes and implement improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, molecular biology, chemistry, or a related field with 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with liquid handler automation, automated assay workflows, or programming / operating automated laboratory platforms.
• Experience with nucleic acid assays, biosensors, microarrays, or spotting / printing technologies
• Familiarity with design control, quality systems, GLP/GxP principles, or documentation practices for regulated diagnostics.
• Extremely well-organized, with a high level of efficiency, attention to detail, and motivation for completing tasks accurately and on time.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in cross-functional and highly collaborative work environments.
• Passionate about Nanopath’s mission for developing a purpose-built solution for women’s health.