Process Development Senior Research Associate / Associate Scientist

Nanopath • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

Nanopath is developing a first-in-class in vitro diagnostics platform intended to replace lengthy molecular testing workflows with rapid, high-quality diagnostics closer to the patient. Its mission is to improve patient outcomes, starting with women, through a purpose-built platform that delivers actionable results within a single office visit. The company is headquartered at The Engine in the Kendall Square ecosystem and is committed to health equity, solutions for underserved populations and low-resource settings, and environmental and social sustainability.

Nanopath is seeking a Process Development Senior Research Associate / Associate Scientist to join its Assay R&D team. The role supports the development, optimization, and scaling of workflows for the diagnostic platform. It is highly hands-on, with work across assay preparation, reagent development, and analytical testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, molecular biology, chemistry, or a related field, with 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with liquid-handler automation, automated assay workflows, or programming or operating automated laboratory platforms.
• Experience with nucleic acid assays, biosensors, microarrays, or spotting or printing technologies.
• Familiarity with design control, quality systems, GLP/GxP principles, or documentation practices for regulated diagnostics.
• Strong organization, efficiency, attention to detail, and motivation to complete tasks accurately and on time.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in cross-functional, highly collaborative work environments.
• Passion for Nanopath’s mission of developing a purpose-built solution for women’s health.

Responsibilities

• Support development of robust, repeatable protocols for reagent manufacturing, array fabrication, and assay execution.
• Assist with process characterization, quality control, stability, reproducibility, and verification-supporting studies as Nanopath advances toward regulated product development.
• Prepare reagents, samples, and materials; maintain laboratory organization; and support routine equipment use and maintenance.
• Collect, analyze, summarize, and present experimental data clearly and promptly.
• Troubleshoot experimental workflows and collaborate with assay, engineering, product, and operations team members to identify root causes and implement improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior