Associate Research Scientist

SiPhox, a Khosla Ventures and Y Combinator-backed startup, is commercializing next-generation diagnostics and label-free proteomics using Silicon Photonics, a platform technology for optics miniaturization that has revolutionized the data center industry over the last two decades. SiPhox's technology provides the power of large laboratory instruments in a handheld device that accepts disposable silicon photonic chip sensors.

SiPhox is looking for an Associate Research Scientist to participate in silicon chip-based lateral flow-like immunoassay development for a variety of applications.

Responsibilities:

• Immunoassay development and validation
• Development of antibody to nanoparticle conjugations
• Reagent QC (DLS, ELISA, electrophoresis, BCA)
• Usage of standard research equipment such as NanoDrop, incubators, autoclaves, centrifuges etc.
• Collect basic study data through monitoring devices and maintain daily logs/basic records of methodologies and test results.
• With supervision, summarize data and interpret results using descriptive statistics and basic hypothesis testing.
• May write standard operating procedures for documentation and make informal presentations of these procedures to others in the lab
• Perform literature searches and library investigations as they relate to the research and/or as assigned.

Requirements:

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Life Science, Chemistry or a related scientific field required
• Basic lab experience is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are needed, including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Should be comfortable summarizing and reporting results to researchers
• Must be trained in hands-on equipment maintenance
• Exhibit a demonstrated commitment to exceeding quality standards I.e. exceptional commitment to producing accurate and high-quality work
• Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and practiced documentation skills are required
• Must possess an awareness of basic safety issues as well as the ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment