Staff Scientist, Chemistry

About the role

We’re a well-funded start-up tackling some of the biggest challenges facing biology today. This is a unique opportunity to wear many hats, contribute to a growing team, and achieve exciting financial and career growth while developing next-generation technologies that unravel the complexities of biology. You’ll work alongside a world-class team of engineers, scientists, and problem solvers who are super capable, humble, and down-to-earth.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel chemistries or bioconjugation strategies for Cellanome’s consumable product line.
• Develop strategies for immobilization or encapsulation of key reagents on surfaces or in particles.
• Perform characterization of materials and biomaterials using analytical techniques.
• Support chemistry process development and QC development.
• Document and analyze experimental data accurately and thoroughly and communicate results within and across teams.
• Follow laboratory safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Stand for extended periods at a laboratory bench.
• Lift up to 20 lbs for approximately 15% of a typical working day.
• Perform tasks requiring grasping with both hands, pinching with thumb and forefinger, turning with hand/arm, and reaching above shoulder height.
• Comply with personal protective equipment requirements.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related scientific discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of biomolecules synthesis and characterization, and bioconjugation chemistries.
• Hands-on experience with surface conjugation or particle-based encapsulation of small molecules, proteins, peptides, or DNA.
• Experience in drug screening, controlled drug release, or drug delivery.
• Experience in materials characterization techniques including UV-Vis, HPLC/UPLC, LC-MS, NMR, FTIR, fluorescence assays, or colorimetric assays.
• Experience with synthesis and characterization of polymer or lipid-based microparticles or nanoparticles.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in surface characterization techniques.
• Experience in medicinal chemistry.
• Experience with biocompatibility evaluation of biomaterials.

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $200,000/year. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous stock options.
• Comprehensive individual and family health plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexibility to balance work and life.