Senior Staff/Principal Scientist, Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry

We are seeking a talented and passionate Senior Staff/Principal Scientist to join our growing team. You will lead chemistry efforts to develop multi-step chemical processes that will be implemented in our groundbreaking technology. As part of a fast-paced and collaborative startup environment, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to build core chemistry solutions for our sequencing technology.
 

Key Responsibilities：

• Contribute as a full-time bench scientist and a leader of the chemistry team
• Design, implement, and adjust strategies & R&D plans in developing chemistries for a non-mass spec-based proprietary proteomics workflow
• Develop, verify, optimize protocols to accommodate cross-functional processes including automation
• Manage and prioritize multiple timelines across diverse projects/goals in coordination with other functional progress
• Communicate the overall chemistry strategy and rationale to external parties
• Proactively seek innovation - build and expand a technology pipeline & IP portfolio
• Actively identify, build, and secure internal and external resources to support R&D work
• Create and maintain a scientific advisory group to support R&D work 
• Participate in multidisciplinary team activities, commit to rapid identification and resolution of problems, and advance projects through critical internal review processes
• Review research papers and intellectual property literature in support of ongoing research projects