Senior/Staff Scientist

Nova Biomedical is seeking an experienced Senior/Staff Scientist to lead the technical design, development, and optimization of novel biosensors for their next-generation clinical and biopharmaceutical platforms.

What You Will Do

The Senior or Staff Scientist will work at the intersection of materials science, surface chemistry, electrochemistry, and advanced algorithm development to ensure sensor performance, reliability, durability, and manufacturability.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position will collaborate closely with scientists, engineers, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory partners while providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior scientists and research associates.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific or engineering discipline
• Three to five years of relevant industrial or professional experience
• Demonstrated expertise in the development of potentiometric and/or amperometric sensors
• Experience designing and optimizing sensors for electrolytes, metabolites, gases, or related analytes
• Expertise using PVC, polyurethane, and silicone-based matrices in sensing applications
• Experience with planar sensor fabrication and/or thick-film screen printing
• Experience with advanced dispensing technologies and wafer-level processing methods
• Proven ability to independently design and conduct experiments, analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings
• Experience optimizing sensor performance, use life, shelf life, reliability, and manufacturability
• Experience developing or applying algorithms to improve sensor performance and reduce read time
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Python, Minitab, JMP, or comparable tools used to model electrochemical systems and visualize complex datasets
• Familiarity with design controls under ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and FDA Quality System Regulation requirements under 21 CFR Part 820
• Experience supporting analytical verification and validation activities in a regulated product-development environment
• Strong root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prepare and present technical reports, experimental findings, and project recommendations
• Experience collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering, Regulatory, Quality, and other cross-functional partners
• Technical leadership experience preferred
• Experience mentoring junior scientists, research associates, or other technical team members preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and collaborate across functions in a fast-paced research and development environment

Benefits

• Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Generous Tuition reimbursement
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office