Clinical Blood Biochemist/Microbiologist at Biomedical ...

We are a Boston-area biomedical diagnostics startup company seeking a Clinical Blood Biochemist/Microbiologist to join our team.Your mission will be to apply your biochemistry and microbiology expertise in support of developing rapid clinical diagnostics. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team spanning many fields of expertise, from medical microbiology to machine learning, you will take the lead designing, executing, and interpreting experiments involving blood-borne pathogens and biochemical growth conditionshelping advance diagnostics that improve patient outcomes around the globe.Required QualificationsMasters degree or PhD in biochemistry, microbiology, or a related life sciences field2+ years of wet-lab experience, ideally in a BSL2 and/or clinical laboratory settingHands-on experience with microbial culturing, gram staining, and antimicrobial susceptibility testingExperience designing and conducting experiments involving growth of bacteria and fungi in blood and/or blood-derived growth mediaDeep understanding of blood chemistry, including pH, blood additives (e.g. anticoagulants), and blood components (molecular and cellular)Skilled in preparing and managing blood cultures and growth assays for clinically relevant organismsExcellent documentation habits and experience writing and maintaining SOPs and lab protocolsStrong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbalCommitment to accuracy, quality control, and laboratory safety standardsPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting or working alongside clinical microbiologists in a diagnostic or research settingFamiliarity with laboratory instrumentation for microbial growth and analysis (e.g. incubators, anaerobic chambers, spectrophotometers)Experience with fungal identification or culturing in clinical matricesExposure to automated microbial identification tools or molecular platforms (e.g. MALDI-TOF, BioFire)Familiarity with basic programming or data analysis tools (Python, R, Excel macros, etc.)ParticularsCompany headquarters: Beverly, MA; on-site work preferredCompetitive salary and equity compensation packageComprehensive health benefits and flexible paid time offWhy Join Us?You could take your training and experience to a big-name institution or multinationalbut if youd rather be on a close-knit team of innovators who actually build and ship life-saving technologies, you might find your home here. Youll be a core part of a team that values creativity, urgency, precision, and purpose.If that resonates, please send a short (~250-word) cover letter and resume/CV to . Feel free to include any links to lab notebooks, GitHub, protocols youve authored, or other relevant work.Note: Your cover letter should include:Why youre interested in this particular role and company (~100 words)One experiment, technique, or scientific idea youve come across recently that you found fascinating (~100 words)Let me know if you'd like a version for internal use (e.g. hiring manager spec) or edited for a different platform like LinkedIn or academic job boards.

Created: 2025-09-24