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Scientist, Biochemistry

Element Biosciences
Location
San Diego - Headquarters
Posted
1 month ago
Department
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Salary
$116,000 - $149,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology, Bioengineering, or related discipline
  • 2+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Strong foundation in protein biochemistry and biochemical assay development
  • Experience developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex biological assays
  • Experience designing experiments and analyzing multidimensional datasets
  • Excellent communication and technical documentation skills
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with DOE methodologies and statistical analysis software such as JMP or GraphPad Prism
  • Experience supporting regulated product development, design controls, or technology transfer
  • Experience developing reagents or assays for genomics, sequencing, spatial biology, or multiomic applications
What the job really is

The Scientist, Biochemistry role at Element Biosciences involves developing, optimizing, and supporting protein-based reagents and assays for next-generation sequencing and multiomic products. The position requires hands-on experimentation, collaboration with various scientific and engineering teams, and mentoring junior scientists. The successful candidate will also be responsible for documenting experiments and presenting findings to leadership.

Benefits
  • Base compensation pay range of $116,000 - $149,000
  • Eligible for stock options
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • No cost health insurance plans
  • 401k with company match
  • Flexible paid time off
Things to weigh
  • On-site role in San Diego
  • Up to 5% travel, if any
  • Base compensation depends on multiple factors, including geographic location, qualifications, and experience
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