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Senior Research Scientist – Molecular Diagnostics

Sunnyvale, CA, us💼 Full-time💰 $170,000–$170,000🗓 2026-08-05 → 2026-09-26

Core

Translate cutting-edge academic research into functional, scalable proof-of-concept technologies in molecular diagnostics and biosensing.

Role type

Senior Research Scientist (Molecular Diagnostics & Biosensing)

Builds

Novel diagnostic systems integrating microfluidics, electrochemical sensing, soft electronics, and chip-scale nanofabrication

Domain

Biotechnology / Molecular Diagnostics / Biosensors

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Single-molecule detection, assay integration, sample-to-answer cartridge design, microfluidics, electrochemical sensing, soft electronics, chip-scale nanofabrication, biochemistry principles, patent filing

Preferred skills

Experience translating academic ideas into real-world products, multidisciplinary team collaboration

Technologies

Microfluidics, electrochemical systems, soft electronics, chip design, nanofabrication processes

Responsibilities

Identify and incubate academic research into scalable proof-of-concept technologies; Lead hands-on development and testing of prototype diagnostic systems; Design and execute advanced experiments for single-molecule detection and assay integration; Protect innovation through patent filings and technical documentation; Serve as a subject matter expert advising teams on technical feasibility and system architecture

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with industry experience

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