Senior Scientist, R&D - Assay Development

The role

This individual contributor will develop and validate diagnostic assays for traditional and at-home testing programs. The role involves hands-on laboratory work, assay implementation into clinical operations, and data analysis.

What you will do

• Design and execute immunoassay development, optimization, and verification studies
• Perform method validation experiments including precision, accuracy, linearity, interference, and stability testing
• Apply Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical methodologies to assay optimization and troubleshooting
• Support LC-MS/MS method development and validation
• Evaluate performance characteristics of capillary versus venous specimens
• Develop and revise SOPs
• Prepare validation summaries, protocols, and technical reports
• Perform hands-on laboratory testing using specimens from at-home devices
• Operate LC-MS/MS instrumentation
• Support testing on automated chemistry and hematology platforms

Required qualifications

• PhD in Clinical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field with 4+ years
• OR Master’s degree with 7+ years
• OR Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant bench experience in a diagnostic or clinical laboratory setting
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in immunoassay development including singleplex and multiplex formats
• Experience with LC-MS/MS instrumentation including sample preparation and method validation
• Experience with capillary and venous blood-based specimen types
• Demonstrated experience leading assay validation and verification studies
• Experience applying DOE and statistical methodologies to assay development and optimization
• Proven ability to work independently and drive projects from concept to completion

Nice to have

• Experience in a CAP and/or CLIA regulated laboratory environment
• Experience with at-home or point-of-care diagnostic testing programs
• Experience with dried blood spot (DBS) workflows and stability characterization
• Familiarity with emerging biomarker categories relevant to metabolic health, longevity, and consumer wellness testing
• Experience with NGS-based workflows including library preparation and bioinformatics data review

Benefits

• Competitive salary & equity compensation
• Unlimited PTO
• Company holidays
• Quarterly mental health days
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental & vision
• Parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• 401k benefits with employer matching contribution
• Offsite team retreats

About the company

Hims & Hers is a health and wellness platform that provides access to personalized, affordable healthcare. It is a public company traded on the NYSE.