Scientist, Biochemistry Integration
San Diego Stealth Startup · San Diego, CA · 5 days ago
On-siteResearchFull-time
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated, curious, and proactive Scientist to help develop and integrate novel biochemistry workflows for multi-omics applications. This role is ideal for a recent B.S. or M.S. graduate with strong scientific fundamentals, hands-on research experience, and the drive to learn quickly in a highly interdisciplinary environment. You will work at the interface of protein engineering, synthetic and surface chemistry, instrumentation, and bioinformatics.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, optimize, and characterize reagent formulations that support our platform development.
- Run reagent robustness, compatibility, and stability studies, and use results to improve workflows.
- Set up runs on internal system prototypes with mentoring as needed.
- Execute and help develop analytical assays, such as fluorescence plate-reader assays, HPLC, qPCR, or related methods.
- Collect, organize, and interpret experimental data; identify trends, issues, and practical next steps.
- Collaborate with scientists and engineers across disciplines to troubleshoot experiments and advance company goals.
- Document methods, results, observations, and decisions clearly; contribute to protocols, SOPs, technical reports, and knowledge sharing.
- Support lab organization, formulate reagents, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with safety and reproducibility practices.
Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. in Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field.
- Hands-on research experience (undergraduate or graduate research, internships, or similar project-based scientific work).
- Demonstrated motivation, curiosity, proactivity, and willingness to learn new scientific and technical areas.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and with guidance in a cross-functional, fast-moving research environment.
- Comfortable working around prototype instruments, custom hardware, or early-stage systems is a plus.
- Interest in data analysis, scripting, or modifying code to help interpret experiments is a plus but not required.
Benefits
- Influence the foundational technologies and strategies of a company poised to shape the future of clinical genomics and healthcare.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where innovation and scientific rigor are deeply valued.
- Join a seasoned and multidisciplinary team tackling high-impact problems at the intersection of science and engineering.
- Competitive compensation and equity package, comprehensive benefits, and flexibility to support work-life integration.