Research Scientist, Assay Development

Research Scientist, Assay Development

Full Time Boston, MA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $ Annually

About Graphene Dx:
Graphene Dx is a new diagnostics technology company with a mission to transform consumer diagnostics. Our employees gain experience in a multidisciplinary , fast-paced start-up and have ample opportunities to acquire new skills, engage with emerging technologies, and collaborate closely with an accomplished team, all within in a supportive and energetic environment.

Graphene Dx offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonuses, paid time off, health and dental benefits, and excellent growth opportunities.

Graphene Dx is seeking a Research Scientist who will apply their expertise to advance our R&D efforts in biosensor development and communicate valuable insights to a highly collaborative and dynamic team.

Summary:

The Research Scientist in Assay Development will design and execute experiments to functionalize sensors with nucleic acid or antibody probes for biomarker detection, contributing to the development of a groundbreaking, point-of-care diagnostic platform. Collaborating closely with a senior scientist and a cross-functional team of materials scientists, electr onics engineers, and data scientists, this role drives forward a disruptive diagnostic technology poised to redefine the field.

• Drive the development of a novel GFET-based point-of-care diagnostic platform.
• Design, execute, and optimize experiments for biomarker detection, including feasibility, pilot, and process optimization studies.
• Perform data analysis, critically interpret results, and prepare reports and presentations tailored to the needs and expertise of internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of scientists and engineers to design experiments aligned with R&D objectives , ensuring sensor technology integration into scalable diagnostic solutions.
• Document, refine, and optimize protocols, creating actionable plans to improve processes and advance R&D milestones.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical challenges, contributing to regulatory documentation , and ensur e protocol compliance where relevant.
• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Biophysics, or a related discipline, or a Master’s degree with 1-5 years of relevant academic or industry experience.
• Proven experience in creating and developing biosensor immunoassays and/or nucleic acid detection assays through probe hybridization.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify challenges and propose alternative approaches.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, including the ability to summarize and translate data into actionable plans.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to convey technical information to both supervisors and team members.
• Experience with non‑optical -, electrical -, or electrochemical
  -based sensors, especially graphene-based or carbon nanotube-based sensing platforms.
• Experience functionalizing GFETs with biological probes, such as nucleic acids or antibodies, to enable biomarker detection.
• E xperience defining and improving biosensor performance metrics, such as sensitivity, specificity, limit of detection (LOD), a nd other industry-standard used to quantify biosensor efficacy and reliability.
• Proficiency in coding or data visualization using Python , Origin, and/ or Minitab for data analysis and visualization.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis and design of experiments.
• Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple functional areas.
• Highly motivated and adaptable, with the flexibility to thrive in a dynamic and interdependent environment.