CareerPlan

Senior Scientist in Chemical Biology and Therapeutics

Memphis, TNFull-time$104k–$186k2026-04-10 → 2026-11-12

Core

Lead an automated light-directed DNA synthesis platform for biomedical research and drug discovery, applying optics, photolithography, and microfluidics to synthesize oligonucleotides.

Role type

Senior Scientist (Chemical Biology/Engineering)

Builds

Automated light-directed DNA synthesis platform for oligonucleotide synthesis

Domain

Biomedical research and drug discovery

Required skills

optics/photolithography, microfluidics, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, microarray technology, microfabrication, ink jet technology, surface/materials science

Preferred skills

high-throughput screening, legacy instrument operation (Quanterix Microarrayers, light directed synthesizers)

Technologies

Quanterix Microarrayers, light directed synthesizers

Responsibilities

Lead automated light-directed DNA synthesis platform; apply platform for oligonucleotide synthesis; operate high-throughput screening and printing microarray technology using legacy instruments

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC