Electrochemistry Specialist - Senior Scientist Job Saint Louis area,St. Louis Missouri USA,Research/Development

Varro Life Sciences Senior Scientist
- Electrochemistry Specialist Who We Are

Join us on our mission to bring breakthrough Micro-Immunoelectrode (MIE) Technology to market for real-time detection of pathogens. At Varro, we're developing innovative, ultrafast, and cost-effective devices to detect pathogens from breath and indoor air. Designed for ease of use, portability, and seamless integration with other systems, our devices enable early and accessible pathogen detection. Working with Varro is an opportunity to reshape the future of life sciences through transformative technology.

Driven by the potential to save lives and build a safer world, we are committed to solving real-world challenges and maximizing our global impact.

What We Live By

Data-Driven Decisions:
We strive for the best solutions, informed by data and optimized for speed, simplicity, and scalability.

Support Each Other:
We celebrate the ideas and contributions of our teammates, recognizing that success is achieved together when everyone feels heard and valued.

Simplify:
We create intuitive solutions that lead to clear, meaningful outcomes, enhancing public health and improving patient care.

Key Responsibilities

The Electrochemistry Specialist:
Senior Scientist will be a key member of the Varro Life Sciences development team. As a senior scientist on the electrochemistry team, you will be a subject matter expert, driving close alignment with cross-functional teams to meet R&D deliverables and timelines. This position will have multiple technical responsibilities supporting R&D, as well as with our contract engineering and manufacturing partners in the following areas of focus: electrode development and optimization, functionalization, verification and validation, signal analysis and interpretation, and other initiatives associated with the development and commercialization of our products.

As

part of our team, your core responsibilities will be to:

Lead electrode functionalization for covalent linkage of nanobodies, aptamers, and other affinity reagents, supporting biosensor performance and reproducibility.
Collaborate closely with program management and the electrical engineering team to design and execute experiments that advance biosensor development and integration.
Apply a strong chemistry foundation to guide experimental design, analytical methods, and best practices across multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
Clearly communicate experimental design, data, and conclusions to team members, leadership, and external partners, ensuring alignment on project objectives.
Partner with R&D and manufacturing teams on design changes, scalability, and process optimization to support transition from research to production.
Advise management on programmatic risks, timelines, and costs, ensuring deliverables align with corporate milestones.
Maintain flexibility and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic, fast-paced development environment.

What We Are Looking For
-Baseline Skills, Experiences, & Attributes:

Advanced degree (Ph.D. or M.S.) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with emphasis on electrochemistry or biosensors.
5+ years of experience in electrochemistry, biosensor development, and diagnostic assay design.
Hands-on expertise in electrode surface functionalization and bioconjugation chemistry (e.g., thiol-Au, EDC/NHS, click chemistry).
Demonstrated experience with electrochemical characterization techniques (EIS, SWV, CV, DPV, etc.) including quantitative analysis and interpretation.
Experience developing antibody-, nanobody-, or enzyme-based biosensors, with a strong grasp of affinity binding and signal transduction mechanisms.
Proficiency with data analysis and modeling tools (Python, MATLAB, R) for quantitative signal interpretation.
Prior experience in assay validation, reproducibility testing, and Design of Experiments (DoE) within a regulated R&D setting.
Understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO 13485 principles.
Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams and leadership levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced knowledge of electrochemical theory and practice to guide multidisciplinary teams.
Familiarity with aptamer-based biosensors, SELEX, or in vitro selection techniques.
Strong ability to interpret complex electrochemical data, including impedance and voltammetry profiles beyond software output.
Experience operating under ISO 13485 design…