We are looking for a motivated and creative Senior Scientist to join our R&D team. You will work within a highly dynamic group to develop new products based on the Curio Seeker and Curio Trekker spatial technologies. Curio Bioscience is founded by academic and industrial pioneers in life science technologies. The leadership team includes seasoned biotech entrepreneurs and reputable inventors with a strong track record of bringing innovative technologies from concept to commercialization. 

Join our team as one of the earlier members and experience building a company from the ground up!

In this role, you will: 

• Design and develop novel molecular biology workflows and assays for the Curio Seeker and Curio Trekker spatial transcriptomics platforms. 
• Be responsible for experimental design, assay running, optimization, data collection, and interpretation
• Work within a multidisciplinary team, spanning from assay, applications, engineering, and bioinformatics, to marketing.
• Maintain good documentation practices and accurate records. 
• Communicate and present results to help make critical design and business decisions.
• Be an integral part of the team to launch a series of disruptive products within competitive timelines
• Wear multiple hats at any given time in our dynamic start-up
• Contribute to building the culture of a fast-growing company

You have:

• PhD degree in molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, cell biology, neuroscience, developmental biology, bioengineering,or related field with 2-5 years of industrial experience 
• Expertise in one or more cell and molecular biology disciplines including DNA/RNA sequencing, single-cell genomics, spatial transcriptomics, fluorescent microscopy, and histology
• Experience with FFPE tissue processing, microscopy, and histology 
• Preferably, experience with single-cell genomics or spatial transcriptomics workflows
• Preferably, knowledge and experience in bioinformatics and NGS data analysis, including running NGS pipelines and conducting data analysis in R, Python, or Matlab
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, agile, highly interdisciplinary environment 
• Excellent written, verbal, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and interest in scientific discovery and technology innovation
• Desire to wear multiple hats in a dynamic startup environment
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Strong team player and self-starter as well as the ability to work independently

The Base Salary Range for this position is $110,000 - $165,000. Curio Bioscience considers various factors, including professional background and work experience, when determining base pay. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.