Head of Droplet-based Microfluidics Applications - Associate Director
Shennon Biotechnologies · San Francisco, CA
Posted 24 days ago · $160,000 - $180,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 24 days Shennon Biotechnologies's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 60% of Shennon Biotechnologies's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Shennon Biotechnologies
- high 4 stale, 0 reposted of 5 open
- Hiring momentum
- 7 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
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About this role
The Associate Director of Droplet-based Microfluidics Applications at Shennon Biotechnologies will lead the development and application of droplet-based microfluidics technology in functional biology. This role involves managing engineering staff, collaborating with biology teams, and driving projects to enhance the company's platform while mentoring junior engineers. The position requires a strong background in both engineering and biology, with hands-on experience in droplet-based applications.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- Ph.D. in an engineering or physical science field (Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering)
- Expertise in droplet-based functional biology applications supported by publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Hands-on experience in designing and manufacturing droplet-based microfluidic chips and executing biological assays
- 3+ years of leadership experience in industry, managing a team and delivering results within defined timelines
- Ability to think across biology and engineering in a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrated adaptability and maturity in aligning with company directions
What you get
- $160,000 - $180,000 base salary
- 4% 401K match
- 10% performance bonus
- Sizable equity
- Daily lunches
- Commuter benefits
Worth weighing
- Role requires a strong hands-on background in droplet-based microfluidics, which may limit candidates without this specific expertise
- Startup environment may involve rapid changes in priorities and responsibilities
- Collaboration is emphasized, requiring on-site work and a team-oriented mindset
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