Electrochemical Assay Molecular Engineer - Compass Consulting

Our client is a stealth mode Silicon Valley biotech company developing a novel electrochemical point-of-care diagnostics platform. Thier mission is to revolutionize healthcare diagnostics with innovative, accessible, and reliable solutions. 


Position Overview:

• We are seeking an experienced and motivated Electrochemical Assay Molecular Engineer to lead the research, development, optimization, validation, and commercialization of our point-of-care electrochemical diagnostics assays and device platform.
• The successful applicant will primarily perform electrochemical assay research and development and will support integration of the assay into the company’s patent pending point of use diagnostics platform.
• This is a hands-on role reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct hands-on benchtop research to develop and optimize electrochemical assays for healthcare diagnostics applications.
• Design, validate and commercialize robust and scalable diagnostic assays for point-of-care use.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate assays into diagnostic devices.
• Design and execute experiments to assess performance, reproducibility, and reliability of assays.
• Analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and refine assay protocols to meet regulatory and commercial standards.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical documentation, including validation reports and regulatory submissions.
• Stay current with advancements in molecular biology, bioengineering, and electrochemical diagnostic technologies.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in developing, validating, and commercializing electrochemical assays for healthcare diagnostics.
• Strong expertise in electrochemical assay design, debug, optimization, and validation.
• Proven ability to work independently in a hands-on research capacity.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented approach to experimental design and execution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with point-of-care diagnostics platforms.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards for healthcare diagnostics, including FDA requirements.
• Familiarity with diagnostic device integration and system-level optimization.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in developing, validating, and commercializing electrochemical assays for healthcare diagnostics.
• Strong expertise in electrochemical assay design, debug, optimization, and validation.
• Proven ability to work independently in a hands-on research capacity.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented approach to experimental design and execution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with point-of-care diagnostics platforms.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards for healthcare diagnostics, including FDA requirements.
• Familiarity with diagnostic device integration and system-level optimization.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.