Senior Scientist
Join the Cellsonics Team
Cellsonics is a pioneer in the application of ultrasonic energy technology for single cell research. Our SimpleFlowTM system provides unique advantages in the preparation of biological samples for single cell isolation and analysis. We have reengineered single cell sample preparation to rapidly dissociate viable, heterogeneous cell populations from solid tissue without changing their transcriptome signature from the natural state of the tissue. Using patented Bulk Lateral Ultrasonic (BLUTM) energy, Cellsonics’ hands-free SimpleFlow system automatically delivers viable cells in suspension in 10 minutes or less without the use of enzymes – that’s right, no enzymes or incubation to impair cell surface markers or compromise the transcriptomic integrity of cells. Cellsonics is an early-stage commercial company based in the Silicon Valley that has developed and is launching the SimpleFlow System to enable single cell research labs to obtain viable, heterogeneous cell populations without compromising the valuable data in each sample. We are looking for like minded team members that are interested in helping scientists make their next discovery by providing them cells that have been dissociated enzyme free.
Position Summary
Cellsonics is seeking a dedicated and talented full-time R&D Senior Scientist to join the team. Candidates should send resume with their background and experience in the Biological/Life sciences.
The R&D Senior Scientist I will lead the applications team developing new tissue dissociation protocols and demonstrating the advantages of the SimpleFlow platform in single cell sample preparation and downstream analytical assays including scRNA sequencing and other multi-omics workflows, flow cytometry and outgrowth for live-cell modeling and functional analyses.
The successful candidate will be the leader of a high performing cross functional applications team focused on the successful commercialization of the SimpleFlow platform in the high growth single cell research, cell analysis, and cell modeling markets.
The position will report to the CEO and must have the experience and maturity to deliver on commitments and timelines.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Build high performing team of team of Scientists and Research associates through mentoring current team and hiring top talent.
- Apply knowledge of cell biology, cell analysis, and multiomics to design experiments for tissue dissociation method(s) that demonstrate cell quality and workflow advantages of Cellsonics’ technology
- Build lab facilities and manage lab inventory to support experimental goals
- Document and maintain experimental results
- Present experimental results at internal and externals meetings
- Manage collaborations with external contact research organizations
- Establish and manage key opinion leader (KOLs) relationships
Qualifications and Experience
- PhD in Life Sciences required with 3-5 years’ professional experience in industry or at an academic lab.
- Experience in tumor biology, age-related diseases, and various cell and molecular technologies and techniques.
- Strong immunology and/or cancer-related research experience is preferred.
- Good organization, planning, and critical thinking with an excellent attention to detail, strong documentation skills, and ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal).
- Comfortable working both independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment is required
Travel: Periodic travel may be 20-30% in a given month.
Job Type: Regular, full-time
Work Location: On-site
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.