Senior Scientist- Process Chemistry

10xgenomics

Pleasanton, United States
Base: $158,400 - $214,400 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
On-site
Process development and optimization
Chemical processes and analytical methods
Polymer, surfactant, or surface chemistry
Act as a technical lead to develop, optimize and support a broad range of chemistry-based production processes through use of custom equipment, optical imaging, and analytical testing

Job Summary

  • Act as a technical lead to develop, optimize and support a broad range of chemistry-based production processes through use of custom equipment, optical imaging, and analytical testing.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the interplay between chemistry, microfluidics, production processes, and molecular biology to identify the root cause of product deviations, troubleshoot them, and identify and implement solutions.
  • Plan and execute experiments, maintain an accurate record of experimental details, in-depth data analysis, and clear communication of these results through documentation and presentations.

Matching Summary

Act as a technical lead to develop, optimize and support a broad range of chemistry-based production processes through use of custom equipment, optical imaging, and analytical testing.

Salary

Base: $158,400 - $214,400 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for equity grants and annual bonus program; Benefits: Comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Process development and optimization
  • Chemical processes and analytical methods
  • Polymer, surfactant, or surface chemistry
  • Custom instrumentation and equipment
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Experimental design and data analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Scale-up and validation experience
  • Life science industry experience
  • Automation equipment experience
  • Plastic consumables development
  • Multidisciplinary team management

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Surface Chemistry
  • 4+ years of industry experience
  • Ability to integrate scientific and engineering disciplines
  • Experience using statistical tools for process control
  • Ability to develop, validate and transfer processes

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