Career Opportunities at Molecular Sensing, Inc.

MSI is a young, energetic company that is dedicated to enabling breakthrough capabilities in drug discovery, basic life science research and point-of-care diagnostics. Our initial focus is on validating our molecular interaction technology in research applications involving high value assay development in early-stage drug discovery.

We're looking for entrepreneurs who want to breakout of confining institutional laboratory work or big-company bureaucracy to join an accomplished team in developing an entirely new approach to molecular interaction assays. We encourage you to contact us to start enjoying a challenging and stimulating environment in a beautiful coast side setting.

MSI is located in Montara, California, near the seaside community of Half Moon Bay in the San Francisco Bay Area. Just 30 minutes from San Francisco and San Jose, Montara is an ideal workplace location for a young, aggressive startup company.

Applied Research Scientist

Molecular Sensing is seeking an experienced, assay and applications development laboratory scientist to work with our research & development, sales, and marketing teams.

Requirements: The successful candidate will: design, develop, and perform bioanalytical assays in the area of protein and molecular biology, with particular emphasis upon drug discovery. Work with marketing personnel to run customer samples, assist in the generation of product applications literature, selling tools, and training tools. Contribute to the creation of intellectual property and technical know-how. Interface with design scientists and engineers on application concerns for product development. Work with R&D on product development and workflows/protocols. Work with R&D personnel to benchmark competitive technologies and products and to create product test suites and performance standards. Work with chemistry R&D personnel to support array research and development activities. Work cooperatively with company clients to analyze samples as part of the company’s early access program. Demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism while interacting with company cliental, as well as an innate ability to establish, manage, and maintain client-company rapport.

Qualifications: This position requires a MS or preferentially a PhD degree in a relevant biological discipline (microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry), a minimum of 5 years (Masters) or 3 years (PhD) work experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry or academia. Familiarity with translational research and with proteomics and/or genomics is a plus. Experience in the design and performance of biological assays using the following techniques: Western Blots, cell-based assays ELISA, Immunoassays, Surface Plasmon Resonance Assays, and Fluorescence based assays. Relevant experience in assay development/qualification/validation is requested. Acknowledged capabilities in creative, early stage assay development are a plus. Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and record-keeping skills, as well as the ability to work as an effective and efficient team member is a must. Strong experimental design and analytical skills capabilities are required. The successful candidate must be a self-motivated scientist, with demonstrated enthusiasm and curiosity in his/her scientific work.

Compensation: Molecular Sensing offers salaries and benefits as well as employee stock options competitive with other start-up companies in the San Francisco Bay area.

Please forward inquiries to careers@molsense.com.