Senior Scientist, Chip and Surface Chemistry

Nautilus is seeking a Senior Scientist to enhance the functionality and reliability of its platform's flow cell and surface chemistry components. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in surface chemistry and process development, with the ability to apply their expertise across domains such as assay development, metrology, data analysis, and system integration.

Requirements

• PhD + 6 years of experience or BS/MS + 12 years
• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry, Surface Science, Polymer Chemistry, or a related scientific or engineering discipline
• Prior experience supporting a commercial product line with a critical surface chemistry component
• In-depth knowledge of metal oxide passivation strategies suitable for single-molecule optical assays
• Strong expertise in bioconjugation and surface passivation techniques including quantitative analysis of conjugation/passivation efficiency
• Familiarity with strategies and methods for device qualification, functional testing, and failure analysis
• Expert knowledge of surface characterization techniques such as ellipsometry, XPS, AFM, fluorescence microscopy, and optical single-molecule assays
• Basic knowledge of molecular biology and biochemistry is desirable
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills