10x Genomics is hiring a

Sr. Materials Scientist

Pleasanton, United States

What you will be doing

  • Develop a deep understanding of the interplay between surface chemistry, production processes, and molecular biology
  • Integrate custom surface chemistries platforms into new or existing workflows
  • Establish analytical and functional assays to characterize and measure effectiveness of surface chemistry processes
  • Utilize basic exploration of new scientific concepts to determine their feasibility
  • Aid in the transfer of R&D solutions to elegant and robust commercial product lines
  • Scale up and develop alternative production processes to meet demand as 10x Genomics continues to grow
  • Collaborate across multiple disciplines to identify, develop, and implement novel chemistry solutions
  • Drive project efforts from prototyping, through development, to production and launch
  • Contribute ideas leading to new 10x Genomics patent filings and projects

 

Minimum Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with a focus on materials science, polymer chemistry, analytical chemistry, or equivalent
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in biotechnology, life science, MEMS, or semiconductor related industry
  • Experience with silicon and glass surface modifications such as solvent and acid cleans, wet and dry etch, PVD and sputtering metal deposition, and photolithography
  • Ability to design meaningful experiments and in-depth analysis of results using statistical tools such as JMP
  • Working knowledge of surface chemistry characterization techniques
  • Basic knowledge of molecular biology and biochemistry

 

Below is the base pay range for this full time position.  The actual base pay will depend on several factors unique to each candidate, including one’s skills, qualifications, and experience.  At 10x, base pay is also just one component of the Company’s total compensation package.  This role is also eligible for 10x’s equity grants, its comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs, and its annual bonus program or sales incentive program.  Your 10x recruiter can share more about the Company’s total compensation package during the hiring process.

Pay Range
$148,000$200,000 USD

About 10x Genomics

At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.

We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.

Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference. 

Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.

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