Senior Scientist, Chip and Surface Chemistry
Nautilus BiotechnologySan Carlos, California, United States
Posted February 25, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Nautilus Biotechnology, listed on Nasdaq as NAUT, is a diverse team of experts specializing in protein chemistry, chip design, molecular biology, data science, and more. The company aims to revolutionize proteomics by accelerating therapeutic development, improving medical diagnostics, and enabling personalized and predictive medicine. With its interdisciplinary approach, Nautilus seeks to solve complex challenges that others have not addressed.
Job Description
Nautilus is seeking a Senior Scientist to enhance the functionality and reliability of their platform's flow cell and surface chemistry components. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in surface chemistry and process development.
Requirements
- PhD + 6 year's experience or BS/MS + 12 years
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry, Surface Science, Polymer Chemistry, or a related scientific or engineering discipline
- Prior experience supporting a commercial product line with a critical surface chemistry component
- In-depth knowledge of metal oxide passivation strategies suitable for single-molecule optical assays
- Strong expertise in bioconjugation and surface passivation techniques
- Familiarity with strategies and methods for device qualification, functional testing, and failure analysis
- Expert knowledge of surface characterization techniques such as ellipsometry, XPS, AFM, fluorescence microscopy, and optical single-molecule assays
- Basic knowledge of molecular biology and biochemistry is desirable
- Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills