Biochemistry Scientist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• PhD in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2–5 years of related experience; postdoctoral experience may count.
• Strong hands-on experience in biochemical or biophysical experimentation, including assay development, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Scientific curiosity, creativity, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively use AI-assisted tools for scientific research, experimental design, and data analysis.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Current authorization to work in the United States without the need for present or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with single-molecule fluorescence microscopy or other single-molecule biophysical techniques.
• Background in DNA polymerases, enzyme kinetics, DNA–protein interactions, or DNA sequencing technologies.
• Experience in molecular biology techniques, including primer design, DNA manipulation, and use of custom-designed DNA substrates.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and quantitative analysis of biochemical or biophysical data.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute hypothesis-driven experiments that generate actionable insights to support sequencing chemistry development.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot biochemical and biophysical assays, including single-molecule approaches, to characterize reaction performance and evaluate potential solutions.
• Design, source, and use custom DNA substrates and other specialized reagents for biochemical and biophysical experiments.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, assess reproducibility, and present findings and conclusions in scientific and project meetings.
• Collaborate with scientists across disciplines to investigate technical challenges and develop solutions guided by biochemical insights.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and contribute to experimental planning and scientific discussions.