# Senior Scientist, R&D - Assay Development

Hiring organization: [Hims and Hers](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/hims-and-hers)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/5249d6e4-f46a-46b3-9043-268d33fb3278

Listed on Hims and Hers's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: South Plainfield, NJ
- Salary: 125000 – 140000 USD per year

## Summary

A hands-on research scientist role focused on developing and validating diagnostic assays for Hims & Hers' at-home and traditional testing programs. The position suits experienced bench scientists comfortable with immunoassays, mass spectrometry, and clinical laboratory workflows who want to move assays from concept through real-world implementation.

_Our summary, not Hims and Hers's wording._

## Skills named

Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Analysis

## Required

- PhD in Clinical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Molecular Biology with 4+ years experience (or Master's with 7+ years, or Bachelor's with 10+ years)
- Hands-on immunoassay development including singleplex and multiplex formats
- LC-MS/MS instrumentation experience including sample preparation and method validation
- Experience with capillary and venous blood specimens
- Leadership of assay validation and verification studies
- Apply Design of Experiments and statistical methodologies to assay development
- Ability to work independently and drive projects from concept to completion

## Nice to have

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

Apply on Hims and Hers's site: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/hims-and-hers/fa66e1e4-edba-4873-bb24-af6cc5a58ba9/application