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Staff Scientist, Surface Chemistry

San Diego - Headquarters💼 Full-time💰 $158,000–$158,000🗓 2026-06-17 → 2026-07-31

Core

Lead scientific development of surface chemistry solutions for next-generation sequencing and multiomics applications, translating research into manufacturable products.

Role type

Staff Scientist (hands-on IC with leadership)

Builds

Next-generation sequencing and multiomics products

Domain

Life sciences / Diagnostics / Surface Chemistry

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Surface chemistry, Polymer chemistry, Biomolecule–surface interactions, NGS platforms, Genomics, Proteomics, Microfluidic device design, Lab-on-chip platforms, Surface analytical techniques (AFM, ellipsometry, FTIR, SEM, TOF-SIMS, XPS), Manufacturing process transfer

Preferred skills

Device fabrication (soft lithography, PDMS), Scale-up experience

Technologies

AFM, ellipsometry, FTIR, SEM, TOF-SIMS, XPS, PDMS, soft lithography

Responsibilities

Design and evaluate novel surface chemistry approaches for NGS/multiomics; Design and evaluate surface chemistry solutions on microfluidic and lab-on-chip devices; Define and lead product development efforts including experimental design and prototyping; Troubleshoot performance issues related to surface fouling and non-specific binding; Support transfer of solutions from research to manufacturing; Mentor junior scientists; Contribute to invention disclosures and patent applications

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with scientific leadership

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