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  • Location: Sunnyvale, CA
    Job Type: Full-time

    About Genotix

    Genotix Biotechnologies is a venture-funded startup disrupting the $30B immunodiagnostics industry. We have developed an integrated platform that includes a protein analyzer, automated sample preparation stations, liquid handler, and nanoparticle-based protein assays. Together, these systems enable high-throughput protein analysis in biological samples with ultra-high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, simplified workflow, and rapid assay development—all at a fraction of the cost of market-leading products.

    As we move into the next stage of product development and commercialization, we are seeking talented and driven scientists to help expand our assay portfolio and bring transformative diagnostic technologies to market.

    About the Role

    We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Scientist / Senior Scientist, Assay Development to join our growing assay development team. This individual will play a critical role in developing and commercializing bead-based immunoassay kits for Genotix’s next-generation platform.

    While direct experience in immunoassay development is highly valued, we are equally interested in candidates who demonstrate strong problem-solving ability, intellectual curiosity, and the capacity to learn quickly and independently in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead and contribute to the development of bead-based immunoassay kits across the product lifecycle—from feasibility and optimization through verification, validation, and commercialization.

    • Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments involving antibody selection, reagent conjugation, buffer/diluent optimization, and validation across complex biological matrices (e.g., plasma, serum).

    • Formulate and optimize buffers and diluents to mitigate matrix effects and improve assay sensitivity, specificity, and robustness.

    • Continuously improve assay performance by enhancing sensitivity, dynamic range, reproducibility, and stability.

    • Establish procedures and quality control processes for reagent manufacturing and lot release.

    • Accurately document experimental procedures and results in compliance with ISO 13485 and good documentation practices.

    • Support customer collaborations by analyzing data, preparing reports, and presenting findings.

    Qualifications

    Required

    • M.S. or Ph.D. in Life Sciences or related fields (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering).

    • Minimum of 3 years of hands-on laboratory experience in biological or biochemical research.

    • Familiar with the book “Bioconjugation Techniques, 3rd edition” by Greg Hermanson and a practitioner of many of the techniques related to Antibody-Antigen interactions discussed in the book (particularly Chapter 14. 18 and 20).

    • Demonstrated ability to think critically, troubleshoot complex problems, and maintain strong attention to detail.

    • Strong motivation to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies and workflows.

    • Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

    • Experience with Design of Experiments (DoE) approaches and their application in assay development and optimization is a strong plus.

  • Genotix Biotechnologies is seeking a detail oriented and highly motivated individual for the full-time position of Research Associate or Senior Research Associate. This position is responsible for supporting immunoassay research and products development. The Research Associate will be involved in all aspects of the product development processes including designing, initiating, testing, troubleshooting, validating, process and material transferring, and product launching. This position is a great opportunity for gaining working experiences in a fast-paced biotech industrial environment.

    Responsibilities

    • Work independently and with team members to perform routine and specialized assay procedures

    • Conduct iterations of process improvements to optimize assay performance

    • Participate in experimental design, data analysis, troubleshooting, and quality control efforts.

    • Prepare reports and summaries of experiments

    • Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment

    • Document all activities in accordance with good documentation practices and ISO quality compliance

    • Support transfer of materials and processes from product development to manufacturing

    Qualifications

    • BA/BS or MS degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field

    • 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience in industry or academia

    • Experience in IHC, western blots, ELISA, or other immunoassays, together with general knowledge of biological sciences

    • Experience with preparation and handling of reagents, buffers, and biological samples

    • Experience with development and/or validation of bioassays is a strong plus

    • Excellent skills in record keeping and documentation

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills

    • Attention to details and desire to work in a fast-paced startup environment

    About Genotix

    Genotix Biotechnologies (http://www.genotixbio.com/) is a venture-backed early-stage biotech startup based in Sunnyvale, CA. The company is developing innovative immunoassay technologies that push the envelope in protein detection capabilities while drastically reducing the cost and simplifying workflow.

    Genotix is assembling a team of experienced professionals dedicated to build the next frontier protein detection platform for research and clinical applications. The company is founded by a seasoned entrepreneur with a track record of successful exit of commercial-stage diagnostic products.

  • About Genotix

    Genotix Biotechnologies is a venture-funded startup disrupting the $30B immunodiagnostics industry. We have developed an integrated platform that includes a protein analyzer, automated sample preparation stations, liquid handler, and nanoparticle-based protein assays. Together, these systems enable high-throughput protein analysis in biological samples with ultra-high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, simplified workflow, and rapid assay development—all at a fraction of the cost of market-leading products.

    As we move into the next stage of product development and commercialization, we are seeking an accomplished and hands-on leader to build and guide our growing assay development team.

    About the Role

    We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager or Director of Assay Development to lead the design, development, and validation of Genotix’s bead-based immunoassay portfolio.

    This individual will lead a team of talented scientists, working cross-functionally with instrumentation engineering, manufacturing, and commercialization teams to ensure that assay performance aligns with system capabilities and market needs.

    The ideal candidate combines deep scientific and technical expertise with strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. In addition to managing projects and teams, this leader will remain hands-on, contributing directly to assay optimization, troubleshooting, and process transfer to manufacturing.

    A proactive, self-motivated mindset and a passion for developing best-in-class products are essential for success in this role.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead the development, optimization, and validation of bead-based immunoassays from feasibility through commercialization.

    • Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing assay development team, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.

    • Work closely with engineering teams to integrate assay performance requirements with instrument design and operation.

    • Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to establish robust, scalable processes for reagent production and assay assembly.

    • Define and execute verification and validation studies in compliance with ISO 13485 and design control procedures.

    • Troubleshoot and resolve complex assay performance issues, applying root-cause analysis and data-driven problem solving.

    • Establish project timelines, milestones, and resource allocation to meet development goals.

    • Contribute strategically to product roadmap, technology planning, and future assay pipeline expansion.

    Qualifications

    Required

    • M.S. or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Immunology, Bioengineering, or related science discipline.

    • 8+ years of experience in immunoassay or bioanalytical assay development, with at least 3 years in technical or people leadership.

    • Proven track record developing bead-based, ELISA, or other multiplex immunoassays for research or clinical applications.

    • Strong understanding of assay design principles, buffer formulation, and matrix effect mitigation.

    • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor scientists, and manage cross-functional collaborations.

    • Hands-on, data-driven approach with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

    • Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

    Preferred

    • Experience with ultrasensitive or particle-based immunoassay platforms.

    • Familiarity with regulated product development (ISO 13485, CLIA, or FDA QSR).

    • Experience developing and launching diagnostic products is a plus.

  • About Genotix

    Genotix Biotechnologies is a venture-funded startup disrupting the $30B immunodiagnostics industry. We have developed an integrated platform that includes a protein analyzer, automated sample preparation stations, liquid handler, and nanoparticle-based protein assays. Together, these systems enable high-throughput protein analysis in biological samples with ultra-high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, simplified workflow, and rapid assay development—all at a fraction of the cost of market-leading products.

    As we move into the next stage of product development and commercialization, we are seeking a hands-on systems engineer with deep technical expertise and curiosity across disciplines.

    About the Role

    We are seeking a highly skilled Senior or Principal Systems Engineer to lead the integration, optimization, and performance characterization of our next-generation instruments. Outstanding candidates may be considered for the Engineering Manager title.

    The ideal candidate is an expert in one core discipline (e.g., electrical, mechanical, software, or fluidics) and a fast learner in others. You will serve as the system integrator, bridging hardware, software, and assay workflows to deliver high-performing, reliable, and manufacturable instruments.

    While direct experience with life science instruments is highly valued, we are equally interested in candidates who demonstrate strong problem-solving ability, intellectual curiosity, and the capacity to learn quickly and independently.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Own system-level design and integration of Genotix’s instrument suite.

    • Define and maintain system architecture, interface specifications, and performance budgets across mechanical, electrical, software, optical, and fluidic subsystems.

    • Design and execute experiments to characterize system function, behavior, performance and stability.

    • Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and assay teams to optimize motion control, fluidic operations, and detection performance.

    • Lead root-cause analysis and implement design improvements for reliability, manufacturability, and ease of service.

    • Work with operations and manufacturing to define calibration and test procedures for pilot builds.

    • Document requirements, test protocols, and design changes under ISO 13485 design control.

    • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic input—while remaining directly involved in hands-on design and testing.

    Qualifications

    Required

    • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Bioengineering, Experimental physics or related fields.

    • 3+ years of experience developing complex life science or analytical instruments.

    • Deep technical proficiency in at least one domain (fluidics, motion control, optoelectronics, software, or embedded systems).

    • Proven ability to integrate multidisciplinary subsystems and troubleshoot across mechanical, electrical, and software boundaries.

    • Strong experimental, analytical, and problem-solving skills; hands-on, data-driven, and detail-oriented.

    • Demonstrated ability to understand, anticipate, identify, and solve customer problems.

    Preferred

    • Experience with liquid-handling automation.

    • Experience with programming of Klipper-based 3D printer.

    • Prior experience in a startup or fast-paced product development environment.

     

  • Location: Sunnyvale, CA
    Job Type: Full-time

    About Genotix

    Genotix Biotechnologies is a venture-funded startup disrupting the $30B immunodiagnostics industry. We have developed an integrated platform that includes a protein analyzer, automated sample preparation stations, liquid handler, and nanoparticle-based protein assays. Together, these systems enable high-throughput protein analysis in biological samples with ultra-high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, simplified workflow, and rapid assay development—all at a fraction of the cost of market-leading products.

    As we move into the next stage of product development and commercialization, we are seeking an experienced engineering leader who is both strategic and hands-on, capable of guiding complex product development while growing a world-class engineering team.

    About the Role

    We are seeking a proven and versatile Director or VP of Engineering to lead the design, development, and delivery of Genotix’s next-generation life science instruments.

    This individual will own the engineering roadmap, build and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team, and work closely with assay development team to ensure that instrument performance aligns with assay requirements.

    The role is both technical and leadership-oriented: the successful candidate will be deeply engaged in hands-on design reviews, integration, and troubleshooting, while also managing resources, setting priorities, and ensuring successful collaboration with internal teams and OEM partners for subsystem development and manufacturing.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead the system-level design, integration, and optimization of Genotix’s instrument platform, including fluidics, optics, motion control, and embedded systems.

    • Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of engineers across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and systems disciplines.

    • Partner closely with in-house assay development scientists to translate biological requirements into robust instrument functionality and performance.

    • Define and manage engineering milestones, budgets, and schedules to meet product development and commercialization goals.

    • Oversee collaboration with OEM vendors to ensure subsystem quality, documentation, and on-time delivery.

    • Establish and maintain engineering best practices, system architecture, and design control processes compliant with ISO 13485.

    • Drive root-cause investigations, design reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

    • Contribute to strategic product planning, manufacturing scale-up, and future platform architecture.

    Qualifications

    Required

    • B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or other Engineering field.

    • 10+ years of experience developing complex analytical or life science instruments, with at least 5 years in technical or organizational leadership.

    • Proven success leading cross-functional teams from concept to commercialization.

    • Deep technical knowledge in at least one core domain (fluidics, motion control, optics, sensors, embedded systems, or automation).

    • Demonstrated experience working closely with scientific teams to align engineering design with biological performance requirements.

    • Experience managing external OEM or contract manufacturers for design and production.

    • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

    Preferred

    • Experience in regulated product development (ISO 13485, IEC 61010, or FDA QSR).

    • Hands-on experience with automation, robotics, or detection systems.

    • Experience taking products from prototype to production.

  • Job Type: Full-time 

    About Genotix 

    Genotix Biotechnologies is a venture-funded startup disrupting the $30B immunodiagnostics industry. We have developed an integrated platform that includes a protein analyzer, automated sample preparation systems, liquid handling, and nanoparticle-based immunoassays. 

    Our platform enables ultrasensitive protein detection in complex biological samples with high throughput, wide dynamic range, and simplified workflows—at a fraction of the cost of existing technologies. 

    As we advance toward commercialization, we are expanding our assay menu for clinically relevant biomarkers, including neurodegenerative disease targets. 

     

    The Role 

    We are seeking a seasoned Senior Systems & Lab Technician to lead the assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of our core instrumentation. This role is critical to our R&D and manufacturing efforts, requiring a technician who is as comfortable with a wrench and a multimeter as they are with complex fluidic schematics. You will work directly with the engineering team to transition prototypes into reliable, commercial-ready laboratory instruments. 

    Key Responsibilities 

    • System Assembly: Perform complex mechanical and electrical assembly of high-precision biomedical devices, including the integration of pumps, valves, sensors, and PCBAs. 

    • Fluidics Expertise: Build and troubleshoot intricate liquid handling systems, ensuring leak-free operation and precise flow control across microfluidic and macro-fluidic paths. 

    • Diagnostic & Repair: Conduct root-cause analysis on system failures. Troubleshoot electronics down to the component level and identify mechanical wear or fluidic blockages. 

    • Testing & Validation: Execute rigorous system-level verification tests to ensure instruments meet performance specifications for sensitivity and reproducibility. 

    • Documentation: Maintain detailed assembly logs and contribute to the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs). 

    • Collaboration: Provide feedback to the design team on manufacturability (DFM) and serviceability to improve future hardware iterations. 

    Required Qualifications 

    • Experience: 7+ years of experience as a lab, systems, or service technician working with complex electromechanical systems (e.g., flow cytometers, mass spectrometers, or automated liquid handlers). 

    • Technical Skills:  Expertise in fluidic systems: tubing, manifolds, solenoid valves, and peristaltic/syringe pumps. 

    • Strong electrical background: wire harnessing, soldering, and using oscilloscopes/multimeters. 

    • Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical drawings and electrical schematics. 

    • Tooling: Proficiency with precision hand tools and basic machine shop equipment. 

    • Location: Must reside within a 30-minute commute of our Sunnyvale headquarters to support rapid-response R&D needs. 

    Preferred Qualifications 

    • CAD: Experience with SolidWorks for viewing models, creating simple jigs/fixtures, or suggesting minor design tweaks. 

    • Environment: Prior experience in an ISO 13485 or start-up environment. 

    • Software: Familiarity with basic scripting or terminal commands for hardware exercising is a plus. 

    Why Join Us? 

    At Genotix, you will be a foundational member of a lean, high-impact team. Your work will directly contribute to a platform that detects disease earlier than ever before. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of diagnostic technology.