Research Scientist, Assay Development

Research Scientist, Assay Development Full Time Boston, MA, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1015 Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually About GrapheneDx: GrapheneDx 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. GrapheneDx offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonuses, paid time off, health and dental benefits, and excellent growth opportunities. GrapheneDx 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. Key Duties and Responsibilities: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr