Nautilus Biotechnology · 2 months ago
Director, Assay Development
San Carlos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$189K/yr - $252K/yrNautilus Biotechnology is on a mission to improve health through advanced protein analysis technologies. The Director of Assay Development will lead a technical team in developing and validating assay systems for a single-molecule protein detection platform, ensuring robust performance and effective project management.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead a high-performing technical team to develop and validate assay systems, workflows, controls, and metrics for a robust single-molecule protein detection platform
Deliver cross-functional product components as a member or leader of matrixed project teams
Drive root cause and permanent corrective actions to resolve issues as they arise
Individually, or in collaboration with colleagues, design, execute, analyze, and interpret critical, high-impact experiments
Provide clear and concise written and oral communication throughout the company to direct reports, colleagues, supervisors, and executives
Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, quality, timely execution, and customer focus
Collaborate with advanced research, bioinformatics, product development, operations, and related teams to deliver integrated, scalable, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions to complex technical challenges
Drive root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions to resolve issues with platform performance
Qualification
Required
Proven leadership in managing and developing mid-sized R&D teams, including mentoring direct reports and fostering professional growth
Track record of delivering both early-stage research and late-stage development projects within tight timelines in dynamic, data-centric environments
Demonstrated innovation in scientific and strategic contexts, with success in building and launching robust assays and workflows
Advanced technical expertise in assay development, including integration with instruments and platforms, and experience with proteins, nucleic acids, nanoparticles, and small molecules
Exceptional data analysis skills, with strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
Effective cross-functional collaborator, excelling in matrixed organizations and multidisciplinary teams
Commitment to continuous learning, self-awareness, and scientific curiosity, driving personal and team growth toward organizational goals
Company
Nautilus Biotechnology
Nautilus Biotechnology offers a high-throughput, low-cost platform for analyzing and quantifying the human proteome.
Founded in 2016
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
2023 (2)
2022 (6)
2021 (1)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$303.2MKey Investors
Perceptive AdvisorsVulcan Capital
2021-06-10Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2021-06-09IPO
2020-05-21Series B· $76M
Leadership Team
Mary Godwin
Sr. Vice President, Operations, Nautilus Biotechnology
Martin Huber
VP of Biochemistry and Flow Cell Development
Recent News
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