Scientist III
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$ 120000 - 160000
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About Diagnose Early
Diagnose Early is making noninvasive breath testing a mainstream technology. Our mission right now is to use toxin testing and fitness monitoring to help our users detect health risks early. Our longterm vision is to use the data we collect to diagnose health conditions early.
To achieve this we have assembled a truly worldclass team that brings together technical expertise academic excellence medical knowledge and business acumen. The team is working to achieve the best outcomes for all our users and to deliver our mission and vision.
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Position Details
Position Title: Scientist I/II
Department: R & D group
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Menlo Park CA
Salary Range: $120000 $160000 per annum
Reports to: Chief Science Officer
Scope of Job
Job Summary:
This Scientist I/II position will drive research and carry out experiments in support of efforts to measure compounds in breath and other biological materials. This is a handson position that offers opportunities for innovation of experimental techniques. The position is to be based in our San Francisco Bay Area R&D laboratory.
Essential Functions
To include but are not limited to the following:
- Develop optimize and validate analytical methods primarily using Thermo Scientific QExactive and Exploris mass spectrometers using LCMS and other types of mass spectrometric methods to identify and quantify metabolic compounds and exogenous compounds (including carcinogens and toxins).
- Create laboratory developed tests (LDTs) to be implemented in a CLIA environment.
- Design implement benchscale experiments with multiple variables for small molecule compounds.
- Be a champion for data quality making judgment calls on qualitative and quantitative validity of analytical data and drive the directions of research projects towards definite conclusions.
- Collaborate crossfunctionally with other R&D teams and successfully communicate with people who have little or no knowledge of mass spectrometry and metabolomics.
- Maintain meticulous experimental records.
- Mentor junior team members.
- Voice ideas concerns and solutions as an active team member.
- Being able to work in an environment which comes with shifting priorities.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES
To include but are not limited to the following:
Ph.D. degree in Analytical Chemistry Chemistry Biochemistry or related fields.
For Scientist II 3 years of postdoctoral handson laboratory (academic and/or industrial) experience developing analytical methods for small molecule analysis (LC MS GC). For Scientist I 03 years postdoctoral experience.
Ability to be a fully independent user of LCMS and knowledge of instrumentation hardware and software.
Proficiency in Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) is a plus.
Experience using the Thermo Scientific Qexactive platform is essential including data analysis using both Thermo software and opensource software.
Proficiency in untargeted and targeted metabolomics and lipidomics data processing statistical analysis and data interpretation is essential.
Proficiency using Python based analysis tools is desirable.
Strong problemsolving skills and proven creativity.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a diverse and dynamic team.
Startup company experience is a plus.
Physical Requirements: standing sitting walking stairs light lifting computer operation.
Diagnose Early is an equal opportunity employer. Diagnose Early offers a competitive compensation package including medical/dental 401K paid time off holidays and equity.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
