Role OverviewJoin Spear Bio's Assay Development team to build assays for low-abundance protein biomarkers. Design, optimize, and troubleshoot innovative protein-detection assays. Work in a fast-moving startup environment with high scientific standards.
What You Will Do
Design and develop ultrasensitive protein-detection assays, troubleshoot assay-performance issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Ideal candidate is persistent, analytical, creative, and comfortable working through uncertainty. Must have strong hands-on research ownership and a passion for understanding underlying mechanisms.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biophysics, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Molecular Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Strong fundamental understanding of molecular interactions involving nucleic acids, proteins, or both.
- Experience with protein–protein and antigen–antibody interactions, including affinity, avidity, kinetics, and thermodynamics.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience creating and designing immunoassays, protein-detection methods, molecular-diagnostics assays, or an innovative life-science analytical platform.
- Strong experimental-design and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to develop mechanistic hypotheses and test them efficiently.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze complex data, and make sound technical decisions.
- Evidence of meaningful scientific contributions through peer-reviewed publications, patents, conference presentations, or platform-development programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Meaningful stock ownership
- Comprehensive benefits
- Great work environment
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