CareerPlan

Senior Research Scientist – Molecular Diagnostics

Sunnyvale, CA, usFull-time$170k–$185k2026-11-14 → 2026-11-15
Based in United States

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 and electrochemical sensing

Domain

Biotechnology / Molecular Diagnostics / Biosensors

Required skills

Molecular diagnostics expertise, Electrochemical sensing, Biochemistry, Single-molecule detection, Assay integration, Sample-to-answer cartridge design, Patent filing, Technical documentation

Preferred skills

Industry experience in biotechnology, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Risk mitigation, System architecture

Technologies

Microfluidics, Electrochemical systems, Biosensors, Single-molecule detection platforms

Responsibilities

Identify and incubate academic research into scalable proof-of-concept technologies; Lead hands-on development and testing of prototype diagnostic systems; Collaborate with business units and academic partners to transition research to product pipelines; Design and execute advanced experiments for detection and assay integration; Protect innovation through patent filings; Serve as subject matter expert advising teams on technical feasibility and architecture

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with industry experience