1d ago

Scientist, Chemistry

San Diego - Headquarters

$116k-$149k / year

full-timemidbiotech

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๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll invent new reagents for next generation DNA sequencing through the synthesis and characterization of fluorescent dyes and conjugates. Your work will directly accelerate our mission to empower the scientific community with more freedom and flexibility.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Synthesize and purify fluorescent dyes, NHS esters, and conjugates
  • Synthesize and purify nucleosides, nucleotides, and reversible terminators
  • Synthesize and purify water-soluble spacers and cleavable linkers
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support R&D needs

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • B.S. in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years' experience with synthesis and HPLC purification of small molecules and fluorescent dyes
  • Experience characterizing dyes and nucleotides by NMR, LCMS, and excitation/emission spectra
  • Proficiency with SciFinder, ChemDraw, and Mnova

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.)
  • Experience in bioconjugation, assay development, or photo(redox)chemistry
  • System integration experience

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Flexible PTO
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Stock options
  • ๐ŸŽ Discretionary annual bonus
  • ๐Ÿฅ No cost health insurance plans
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ 401k with company match

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Phone Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3On-site Interviewยท Half day
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