Scientist, Surface Chemistry
Element Biosciences · San Diego - Headquarters
Posted 27 days ago · $102,000 - $125,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days Element Biosciences's roles stay open a median of 43 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 83% of Element Biosciences's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Element Biosciences
- high 9 stale, 0 reposted of 18 open
- Hiring momentum
- 27 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Element Biosciences's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Element Biosciences.
About this role
The Scientist in Surface Chemistry at Element Biosciences will focus on developing innovative products for next-generation sequencing and multiomics applications. Responsibilities include designing and executing experiments, troubleshooting performance issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to the transfer of research into product development. The role emphasizes hands-on laboratory work and technical communication.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Element Biosciences as an employer.
What you need
- PhD in chemistry, materials science, biochemistry, bioengineering, physics, or a related field
- Solid foundational knowledge of surface chemistry, polymer chemistry, and biomolecule–surface interactions
- Working understanding of cell biology, especially cell adhesion and extracellular matrix interactions
- Operate with growing independence in experimental planning, execution, and data interpretation, with guidance from senior scientists
Nice to have
- 0-2 years of relevant industry or postdoctoral experience in surface chemistry, materials science, or biomolecular interfaces in life sciences or diagnostics
- Strong publication and presentation record demonstrating research rigor and depth
- Exposure to functional coatings for cell-based/biological assays in microfluidics or lab-on-chip devices
- Background in NGS, genomics, proteomics, or multiomics platforms
- Familiarity with surface analytical techniques such as AFM, ellipsometry, FTIR, SEM, TOF-SIMS, and XPS
What you get
- Base compensation pay range of $102,000 - $125,000
- Eligible for stock options
- Discretionary annual bonus
- No cost health insurance plans
- 401k with company match
- Flexible paid time off
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options; position is on-site in San Diego
- Physical activity and handling of chemicals required, with adherence to safety protocols
- Travel requirement is minimal, up to 5% as needed
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Listed by Element Biosciences on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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