Scientist – Nanotechnology

Position Overview

Digital Biotechnologies is developing a solid-state single-molecule sequencing platform designed to deliver rapid, affordable, and accessible DNA sequencing in clinical settings. Our vision is a future where DNA sequencing becomes a routine clinical diagnostic—empowering physicians with actionable genetic information whenever and wherever it is needed. Looking ahead, our platform has the potential to expand beyond DNA to RNA and other biomolecules.

We are seeking an exceptional Scientist I with expertise in nanomaterials synthesis and characterization to join our growing team. This position will design, execute, and interpret research-focused experiments that leverage Digital’s intellectual property to realize the company’s strategic objectives in fundamental science, health care, and business development. Whether designing experiments, building new assays, generating high-quality data, or solving complex technical challenges, your contributions will directly influence the development of a technology with the potential to transform molecular diagnostics.

If you are excited by solving challenging scientific problems, thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and want your work to have a direct impact on the future of clinical diagnostics, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Design, synthesize, and characterize inorganic and organic nanomaterials and nanoscale interfaces in collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams.

• Perform routine and advanced microscopy (e.g., AFM, TEM, optical microscopy) and corresponding quantitative image analysis to characterize nanomaterials, devices, and biomolecular interactions.

• Independently design experiments, analyze, and interpret complex datasets, troubleshoot technical challenges, and develop follow-on experimental strategies.

• Effectively prioritize and manage multiple research projects and experiments of varying size, complexity, and scope while meeting project milestones in a fast-paced startup environment.

• Clearly communicate scientific findings and recommendations to team members, company leadership, and external collaborators.

• Serve as a technical resource in nanotechnology by staying current with scientific literature, emerging technologies, methodologies, and scientific advances.

• Contribute to the design, development, and optimization of novel nanoscale devices, sensing technologies, and experimental platforms.

Position Requirements (Education, Experience, Other)

Required

• PhD degree in chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, engineering (biomedical, chemical, or materials), physics, or related field.

• Hands-on experience with chemical and/or electrochemical synthesis of inorganic nanoparticles, nanomaterials, or nanostructures and their characterization.

• Ability to work closely and collaboratively with multidisciplinary research teams.

• Proven critical thinking skills and ability to independently design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments, evaluate multiple technical approaches and select the most appropriate strategy to achieve project goals.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate scientific results effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred

• Experience with chemical modification, functionalization, and surface chemistry of nanoparticles, nanomaterials, nanostructures, biomolecules, and/or biomolecular interfaces.

• Experience with electron and/or scanning probe microscopy.

• Experience working with DNA and related molecular biology techniques (e.g., purification, quantification, oligo design, NGS).

• Experience with nanoscale device characterization, biosensing, solid-state sensing technologies, electrochemical sensing, or related techniques and instrumentation.

• Strong technical communication skills, including technical documentation (e.g., reports, SOPs, research protocols), technical presentations, and project documentation/tracking.

• Experience working in a startup research environment and/or ability to adapt experimental priorities as technical results and company needs evolve.

Working Conditions

• This position is primarily laboratory-based and involves working with chemicals, nanomaterials, and biological specimens in accordance with established safety protocols.

• Occasional evening or extended work hours may be required to support experiments, critical milestones, or project deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or sit for extended periods while performing laboratory procedures.

• Perform repetitive…