Director of , or Senior Applications Scientist

Director of Applications, or Senior Applications Scientist

4 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.

Location:

San Carlos, California (in-person, hybrid up to 2 days per week).

Cache DNA is on a mission to store the biomolecules of today to unlock tomorrow’s possibilities. Nucleic acids, the building blocks of life, will usher in the future of precision medicine when harnessed globally. Our vision is to create a scalable, sustainable, and standardized platform for Signup nucleic acid storage and access at scale by combining chemistry, biology, automation, and computational չկա.

In our next growth phase, we deploy this platform to realize the full potential of biomolecule storage and access for research, diagnostics, and therapeutics across the world, opening many doors and creating new opportunities. We are looking for a creative and talented individual to foster partnerships and create customer success, building the backbone of genomics medicine through deep technological transformation in molecular sample collection, storage and analysis.

• Develop, test, and optimize common molecular biology workflows that support the Cache Biopreservation chemistry, including nucleic acid cleanup methods, PCR, and sequencing.
• Build relationships with industry and academic stakeholders remotely and/or in-person at customer sites, conferences, and events.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for Early Access programs, including live workflow demonstrations, technical workshops, and hands‑on training for customers and partners.
• Initiate and drive key customer evaluations & proof‑of‑performance initiatives, including documentation, customer engagement, and output reports to all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Support converting relationships into innovative deal structures and partnerships aligned with Cache’s business objectives.
• Drive or heavily support product validation leading up to product launch.
• Collaborate with Product and R&D about future product capabilities and participate throughout the development process.
• Maintain a strong understanding of new omics and molecular biology technologies.
• Support Cache’s conference and online presence during commercialization.

• MS/Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of hands‑on, post‑education experience in common molecular biology and genomics techniques (Sample Prep, Library Prep, Purification, PCR, sequencing).
• Experience building technology‑based solutions from early‑stage companies through Series A and beyond.
• Proven track record in running Early Access programs that lead to successful product launches.
• Experience running or supporting product validation during development.
• Ability to work under tight timelines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong project management skills (budgets, timelines, goal‑setting, risk management).
• Excellent work ethic, engaging disposition, and strong entrepreneurial drive.
• Willingness to travel 10‑40% of time for customer engagement, conferences, and stakeholder meetings.
• Excellent written, communication, and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Direct experience representing the company to influence external constituents (customers, technical teams, KOLs).
• Experience working in highly technical and cross‑functional teams.

• Experience as a Field Applications Scientist (though the role is headquarters‑based).
• Familiarity with standard automation systems (Hamilton, Beckman Coulter, Agilent, Integra).
• Conducting market research and developing product requirements.
• Experience developing, advocating for, and executing long‑term technical product strategies and go‑to‑market plans.
• Experience in matrixed organizations using lightweight PDP frameworks.
• Familiarity with product regulatory requirements.
• Experience selling kits/reagents, instruments, software, or commercializing validated protocols.

• Industry‑competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Annual bonus (5% team, performance incentives).
• Meaningful early‑stage equity.
• 401(k) program.
• Unlimited PTO subject to manager approval (2 week minimum).
• Onboarding, wellness, and professional development stipends.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Worker’s compensation.

We strive to foster a culture of growth with a talented team around you, equally committed to success and ensuring each financeiro’s mental health is supported.

Cache DNA is an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

The pay range for this role is: 150 Ult—175,000 USD per year (San Carlos, CA). Compensation leveling will be aligned to experience and role scope; applicants for both Senior Applications Scientist and Director levels are encouraged to apply.