Position Overview

Adaptive is seeking an exceptional Research Scientist & Engineer to join a new subsidiary spinout, Digital Biotechnologies Inc. The Scientist will play a critical role in helping to develop a "Next" Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) instrument specifically designed for clinical medicine. Present methods for high-throughput sequencing are not suitable for many clinical applications, as all current NGS platforms lack the combination of high accuracy, rapid turnaround time, and low cost that would lead to robust clinical utility. In collaboration with academic and industry scientists across the country, Digital Biotechnologies is engineering the first solid-state sequencer with the specifications necessary for a widely applicable clinical sequencing instrument. This position will manage, design, and coordinate research-focused experiments that leverage Digital's novel intellectual property to realize the company's strategic objectives in fundamental science, health care and business development.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• CMOS testing and functional verification
• Liaison with external CMOS partners on subjects including chip design, fabrication, testing and packaging for DNA synthesis applications
• Provide hands on leadership in designing, prototyping, integrating, and testing a wide range of electromechanical systems
• Independently analyze data, interpret results, and develop next steps
• Prepare presentations and report findings to outside teams and senior leadership
• Facilitate transfer of developed methods and/or assays to the development and/or production laboratories, prepare documentation including SOP and forms
• Effectively prioritize and manage multiple experiments of varying size and scope
• Be a source of expertise for cutting edge nanotechnology and single-molecule electronics by keeping up with current literature

Position Requirements (Education, Experience, Other)

Required

• Minimum of Bachelors' degree in Physics, Nanoscience, Electrical Engineering, Physical Chemistry or related field along with 3+ years of laboratory experience in an academic or industry lab-setting. Masters or PhD preferred.
• Experience in fabrication and testing using standard impedimetric and voltametric techniques
• Ability to work closely and collaboratively with a team of other researchers
• Ability to synthesize complex concepts to generate hypothesis-driven research questions
• Proficiency with standard lab bench equipment (Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzer, Electrometers, Power Supply, Programmable Loads, etc.)

Preferred

• Strong background in nanotechnology, single molecule electronics or physics
• Competent with microfabrication of complex, multilayer, thin film structures and characterization techniques, such as photolithography, dip pen nanolithography, and scanning electron microscopy
• Proven critical thinking and ability to independently manage projects and experiments, compare multiple approaches, and make selections based on their applicability to achieve project goals
• Experience in presenting work to immediate supervisors and outside teams, report and SOP writing, project transfer and document preparation
• Windows OS, Mac OS, and MS Office literacy

Working Conditions

Work occasionally requires flexible and/or extended hours.

Physical Requirements

Staff may have to periodically spend extended periods of time standing/sitting within the lab while executing repetitive work.

Compensation

Salary Range: $88,200 - $132,400

Other compensation elements include:

• equity grant