Scientist I/II, Biochemistry Integration

Location: San Diego, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $110,000 - $120,000

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated, curious, and proactive Scientist to help develop and integrate novel biochemistry workflows for multi-omics applications. This role is well suited for a recent B.S. or M.S. graduate with strong scientific fundamentals, hands-on research experience, and the drive to learn quickly in a highly interdisciplinary environment.

The Scientist will work at the interface of reagent biochemistry, protein engineering, synthetic and surface chemistry, instrumentation, and bioinformatics. You will contribute to reagent and workflow optimization, characterize reagents and components, and collaborate with engineering teams to integrate workflows on the company's platform.

The candidate must be detail-oriented, analytical, and collaborative, thriving in a dynamic environment that values innovation, cross-disciplinary interaction, and scientific rigor. The ideal candidate is curious and a fast learner, unintimidated by climbing steep learning curves and going deep into the details of a new technology.

Key Responsibilities
• Prepare, optimize, and characterize reagent formulations that support our platform development.
• Run reagent robustness, compatibility, and stability studies, and use results to improve workflows.
• Set up and runs on internal system prototypes with mentoring as needed.
• Execute and help develop analytical assays, such as fluorescence plate-reader assays, HPLC, qPCR, or related methods.
• Collect, organize, and interpret experimental data; identify trends, issues, and practical next steps.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers across disciplines to troubleshoot experiments and advance company goals.
• Document methods, results, observations, and decisions clearly; contribute to protocols, SOPs, technical reports, and knowledge sharing.
• Support lab organization, formulate reagents, maintain equipment, ensure compliance with safety and reproducibility practices.

Qualifications
• B.S. or M.S. in Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field.
• Hands on research experience (undergraduate or graduate research, internships or similar project based scientific work).
• Demonstrated motivation, curiosity, proactivity, and willingness to learn new scientific and technical areas.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and with guidance in a cross-functional, fast-moving research environment.
• Comfortable working around prototype instruments, custom hardware, or early-stage systems is a plus.
• Interest in data analysis, scripting, or modifying code to help interpret experiments is a plus but not required.

• Competitive compensation and equity package, comprehensive benefits, and flexibility to support work-life integration.