Element Biosciences · 1 day ago
Senior Scientist, Surface Chemistry
San Diego - Headquarters
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expElement Biosciences is committed to empowering the scientific community and is seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist to join their surface chemistry team. The role involves leading technical execution on projects, contributing original ideas, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to develop innovative products in next-generation sequencing and multiomics applications.
BiotechnologyMedical DeviceLife ScienceGeneticsHealth Diagnostics
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and evaluate novel surface chemistry approaches to enable next-generation sequencing applications
Lead defined product development efforts, including experimental design, prototyping, functional testing, and data analysis
Apply a strong understanding of biomolecule–surface interactions to solve technical challenges and improve assay performance
Identify and resolve experimental challenges related to assay design, protocol execution, reagent selection, and surface performance
Support the transfer of surface chemistry solutions from research into product development and manufacturing, in collaboration with process development and operations teams
Maintain hands-on involvement in laboratory experimentation and troubleshooting throughout the development lifecycle
Contribute innovative ideas and technical insight to early-stage concept development and feasibility assessments
Contribute technical expertise to invention disclosures and patent applications in collaboration with the IP legal team and senior technical leadership
Collaborate effectively with colleagues in product management, assay development, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure alignment and successful execution
Prepare and deliver high-quality technical reports and presentations that summarize findings, support decision-making, and document development progress
Qualification
Required
PhD. in chemistry, materials science, biochemistry, bioengineering, physics, or a related field
5+ years of relevant industry experience in surface chemistry, materials science, or biomolecular interfaces (post-doctoral and/or industry experience) in life sciences or diagnostics
Strong publication and presentation record, with contributions to patents or novel methods
Deep expertise in surface chemistry, polymer chemistry and biomolecule–surface interactions is required
Familiarity with manufacturing constraints, process transfer or scale-up
Operate with a high degree of independence in experimental planning, execution, and data interpretation, requiring minimal day-to-day supervision
Apply strong scientific judgment to extrapolate from existing expertise and address novel or ambiguous technical challenges
Proactively identify risks, knowledge gaps, and opportunities, and propose data-driven paths forward within defined project scope
Communicate with clarity and purpose across disciplines, enabling alignment, informed decisions, and efficient collaboration
Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 20 pounds
The position requires physical activity and the handling of chemicals. Candidates are required to follow the safety protocols and be familiar with personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in the laboratory environment
Preferred
Hands-on experience developing functional coatings for biological assays in microfluidics or lab-on-chip devices
Background in NGS, genomics, proteomics or multiomics platforms
Familiarity with surface analytical techniques such as AFM, ellipsometry, FTIR, SEM, TOF-SIMS, and XPS
Benefits
Stock options
Discretionary annual bonus
No cost health insurance plans
401k with company match
Flexible paid time off
Company
Element Biosciences
Element Biosciences is a life science company that focuses on developing innovative genetic analysis tools.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (6)
2024 (4)
2023 (6)
2022 (8)
2021 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$678MKey Investors
Wellington ManagementVenrockForesite Capital,Venrock
2024-07-11Series D· $277M
2021-06-29Series C· $276M
2020-06-26Series B· $30M
Leadership Team
Danae Van Oene
Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Support
Edwin Hauw
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Product Management
Recent News
2026-01-22
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