Chemistry Research Associate​/Scientist

Sequlite Genomics is a growing life sciences company who is developing a Next-Generation DNA Sequencing (NGS) platform to enable sequencing for everyone. This Bay Area subsidiary of Fapon Biotech is located in the SF East Bay Tri-Valley area. We are looking for a full-time Chemistry RA/Scientist to join our R&D team. This position will work with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers to solve challenging chemistry, molecular biology, and engineering problems.

• Explore new chemistry of surface modification
• Provide day-to-day chemistry support
• Perform analysis and interpretation of data
• Develop and optimize processes
• Support scale-up and technology transfer of process from R&D to manufacturing

• MS/Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related scientific discipline.
• Expertise in synthetic organic chemistry, surface chemistry, oligonucleotides, and/or bioconjugation.
• Excellent bench skills with an interest and demonstrated ability to perform hands-on synthesis, purification, and characterization experiments.
• Creativity, initiative, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability and willingness to communicate and interact effectively with multidisciplinary teams

• Someone who keeps current on new scientific knowledge and discoveries in order to identify opportunities in the biotechnology field

Our facilities are located near the West Dublin/Pleasanton BART station and easily accessible by I-680/I-580. We offer competitive salary, PTO, holidays, 401k, comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, free snacks and drinks, monthly creative company events, etc. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

A reasonable estimate of the salary range at the time of this posting is：$64,480 - $144,900 (including RA, Sr. RA, Scientist I,II, Staff Scientist and Sr. Staff Scientist). Title and compensation will depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience. This range may be modified in the future.