Senior Scientist, Strip Products

Job overview

The Senior Scientist, Strip Products role is onsite in Waltham, MA, with a targeted salary range of $120,000–$170,000 per year. Nova Biomedical develops science-driven solutions for biopharmaceutical and clinical markets, including diagnostic and monitoring instruments that support patient care and scientific discovery. The scientist leads development and improvement of enzymatic electrochemical sensing technologies and strip-based amperometric biosensors. Through experimental design, characterization, validation, and cross-functional collaboration, the role advances sensor technologies from concept toward commercialization and supports product performance and manufacturing robustness.

What you'll do

• Lead design, development, optimization, and characterization of enzymatic electrochemical sensors and assay chemistries
• develop strip-based amperometric sensor platforms, including electrode design, reagent formulation, enzyme immobilization, and manufacturing processes
• evaluate sensor performance and investigate technical issues
• design experiments and analyze data
• collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and product management teams to transition technologies toward commercialization
• conduct verification, validation, and product performance qualification studies
• maintain documentation and quality-system compliance
• prepare technical reports and invention disclosures or patent applications for regulatory submissions
• mentor junior scientists.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior scientist

strip products

electrochemical sensors

biosensors

amperometric sensors

enzymatic sensor chemistry

product development

waltham ma

nova biomedical

$120k-$170k/year

ph.d. required

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) company match
• bonus program
• paid time off and holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development.

Why this role

Ph.D. and at least five years of industrial experience developing enzymatic electrochemical sensors, biosensors, or diagnostic technologies required; hybrid and flexible arrangements are listed as company benefits, but this role’s work location is onsite in Waltham.

About the employer

Nova Biomedical is hiring for this role. Industry: Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Sector: 33.