Process Development Scientist

At Seer, we are passionate about empowering our customers to expand scientific discoveries and achieve exceptional scientific outcomes. Our team is growing quickly as we develop innovative approaches to solve complex biological questions. And we believe the next frontier in biology is enabled through a clearer and more complete view of the proteome – something that Seer can uniquely deliver. As we build our team, we are looking for collaborative, driven, intellectually curious people who are committed to solving complex challenges. Our culture rewards accountability and cross functional teamwork, because we believe that this enables the kind of breakthrough thinking that will accelerate our mission.

This role is based on-site in Redwood City (Redwood Shores), California 

The Role & The Team

Reporting to the Director of Engineering within the Product Development group, we are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team based in our Redwood City office. As a Process Development Scientist, you will support scale-up and process development activities for the synthesis and purification of new and existing nanoparticle materials.

Seer’s new Scientist will be empowered to support the technology transfer, scale-up, and manufacture of these critical components of our platform. The ideal candidate will have a track record of accomplishments in academia or in industry. The most successful candidate is likely to have a background in chemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering, with 1-5 years of experience in industry. Experience with polymer chemistry or nanoparticle synthesis is desired, but not a requirement.

Responsibilities & Goals

Areas of specific responsibility and attention will include:

• Execute synthesis and analytical tests to robustly scale new nanoparticle synthesis and purification processes
• Perform internal technology transfers of nanoparticle processes from the research group, and into production
• Support the design, construction, and operation of new process equipment
• Support drafting and maintenance of detailed process documentation such as work instructions, SOPs, and QC reports
• Work cross functionally and interface closely with the research, production, and quality groups

Background & Qualifications

Candidates must bring a strong entrepreneurial orientation along with teamwork skills and an absolute commitment to competing with the highest level of integrity. 

Key requirements include:

• BS, MS, or PhD in chemical, biochemical, or process engineering, chemistry, materials sciences or other relevant field, with 1-5 years industry experience depending on degree
• Experience safely working with and around chemical and process hazards
• Demonstrable understanding of chemistry and engineering principals with an acute attention to detail
• Strong statistics and data analysis skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong and collaborative work ethic; must be a self-starter and persistent in achieving objectives to support Seer’s scientific and business goals
• Must work well in a small team setting, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, while meeting scheduled deadlines in a fast-paced environment

At Seer, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $120,000 and $150,000, and will depend on the candidates education, skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This position is also eligible for bonus, benefits, and participation in Company’s stock option plan.  

We welcome you to apply today! 

Seer is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

We welcome you to apply today!

Seer is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Seer employees and contractors who regularly come onsite to a Seer office or Client, are required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. Exceptions to this requirement are employees and/or contractors who require religious or medical exemption as approved through Seer's accommodations process.