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10x is looking for an outstanding Senior Scientist to join the Process Development team to support the development and commercial launch of new products. The candidate will work cross-functionally with Chemistry, Microfluidics, custom plastic consumables, Assay Development, and Production teams to develop, optimize, validate, and transfer new chemistries and processes required to produce 10x reagents and consumables. Candidates must have a broad working knowledge of chemical processes and analytical methods related to polymer, surfactant, or surface chemistry and experience in the use of custom instrumentation. Hands on experience in process development, scale-up, process implementation and validation in a commercial manufacturing facility is a plus. Individuals applying for this position must be self-starters, strategic thinkers, action driven, flexible in changing direction and methods, thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at managing multiple priorities, succeed in communicating with all levels within the organization and provide immediate contribution.
Job Responsibility:
Act as a technical lead to develop, optimize and support a broad range of chemistry-based production processes through use of custom equipment, optical imaging, and analytical testing
Develop a deep understanding of the interplay between chemistry, microfluidics, production processes, and molecular biology to identify the root cause of product deviations, troubleshoot them, and identify and implement solutions
Plan and execute experiments, maintain an accurate record of experimental details, in-depth data analysis, and clear communication of these results through documentation and presentations
Write protocols, develop procedures, and maintain accurate records
Communicate and present results clearly and contribute data for making critical design decisions
Job may require 10% international travel
Requirements:
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Surface Chemistry, and 4+ years of industry experience
Ability to integrate a broad range of scientific and engineering disciplines
Ability to design meaningful experiments and in-depth analysis of results
Experience using statistical tools for process control
Good documentation skills and ability to communicate experimental design, results and plans through presentations and reports
Understanding of physical chemical principles to scale up chemical manufacturing processes
Ability to develop, validate and transfer processes to manufacturing or OEM vendors
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Desire to be part of a rapidly evolving organization, with a compelling technology, and taking products and processes to the next level
Nice to have:
Experience with automation equipment or custom instrumentation
Experience developing plastic consumables for microbiology applications
Successfully developed and transferred processes in the life science industry
Managed a multidisciplinary team to develop a product, transfer a process or solve a manufacturing issue
Experience using statistical tools for process control
What we offer:
Equity grants
Comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs
Annual bonus program or sales incentive program
Competitive and comprehensive health benefits package