Applied Physicist
- Employer
- Mammoth Biosciences
- Location
- Brisbane, CA, United States
- Start date
- Apr 11, 2021
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- Discipline
- Information Technology, Business/Data Analytics, Science/R&D, Molecular Biology, General
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Biotech Bay
Job Details
OPPORTUNITY
Mammoth is seeking an applied physicist to work in a multidisciplinary team consisting of engineers, molecular biologists, and chemists to develop the next generation of nanomolecular devices for disease detection platforms using novel CRISPR-associated (Cas) nucleases.
The successful candidate will have experience in quantum photonics, nanoscale resonators, cavity optomechanics or related fields in physics. In addition, the individual must have demonstrated the ability to take theoretical concepts to practical application. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to innovate and develop new cutting edge products for molecular diagnostics.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with diagnostic team to develop technology and devices to detect macromolecular reactions
- As the applied physicist, design and execute experimentation with a multidisciplinary team
- Collaborate with third party vendors and suppliers as needed
- Communicate and work across a multidisciplinary team consisting of scientists, engineers and physicists
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in physics or a related field
- 2 years of applied physics experience
- Experience working on quantum photonic devices
- Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and analyze experiments
- Experience with Python, algorithm development and data visualization
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in physics or a related field
- Demonstrated work product(s) in applied physics or related field
- Experience with detection of molecular systems using nanophotonic devices
- 4 years of experience in applied physics or related field
- Experience with statistical analysis of complex spectral data
- Knowledge and experience with quantum optical systems and solid state physics are a plus
- Ability to work independently and contribute to the development of multiple pipelines
- Experience working on the development of diagnostic devices (510(k), CE-IVD) is a plus
BENEFITS
- Company-paid health/vision/dental benefits
- Unlimited vacation and generous sick time
- Company-sponsored meals and snacks
- Wellness, caregiver, and ergonomics benefits
- 401(k) with company matching
It is our policy and intent to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, sex/gender (including gender expression/identity, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and/or any other basis protected by law. This policy covers all facets of employment including, but not limited to: recruitment, selection, placement, promotions, transfers, demotions, terminations, training, and compensation.
Company
Mammoth Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on leveraging its proprietary ultracompact CRISPR systems to develop long-term curative therapies, as well as other applications such as decentralized precision diagnostics. Founded by CRISPR pioneer and Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna and Trevor Martin, Janice Chen, and Lucas Harrington, the company’s ultracompact proteins are designed to enable in vivo gene editing in difficult to reach tissues utilizing both nuclease applications and new editing modalities beyond double stranded breaks, including base editing, gene writing, and epigenetic editing. The company is building out its pipeline of potential in vivo gene editing therapeutics and capabilities and has partnerships with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to broaden the reach of its innovative and proprietary technology. Mammoth’s deep science and industry experience, along with a robust and differentiated intellectual property portfolio, have enabled the company to further its mission to transform the lives of patients and deliver on the full promise of CRISPR technologies.
- Website
- http://www.mammoth.bio/
- Phone
- (650) 294-8583
- Location
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South San Francisco
CA
94080
United States
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