Cache DNA · 13 hours ago
Director of Applications or Senior Applications Scientist
San Carlos, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expCache DNA is on a mission to store the biomolecules of today to unlock the possibilities of tomorrow. The Director of Applications or Senior Applications Scientist will leverage extensive industry experience to pioneer transformative biosample preservation practices and build relationships with key stakeholders in research and industry.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyInformation TechnologyPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Develop, test, and optimize common molecular biology workflows that support the Cache biopreservation chemistry, including nucleic acid cleanup methods, PCR, and sequencing
Build relationships with industry and academic stakeholders remotely and/or in-person at customer sites, conferences, and events
Be the primary technical point of contact for early access programs, including live workflow demonstrations, technical workshops, and hands-on training for customers and partners
Initiate and drive key customer evaluations & proof-of-performance initiatives, including documentation, customer engagement, and output reports to all levels of internal and external stakeholders
Support converting relationships into innovative deal structures and partnerships aligned with Cache’s business objectives
Drive or heavily support product validation leading up to product launch
Collaborate with Product and R&D about future product capabilities and participate throughout the development process
Maintain a strong understanding of new omics and molecular biology technologies
Support Cache’s conference and online presence during commercialization
Qualification
Required
MS/Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related
10+ years of hands-on, post-education experience in common molecular biology and genomics techniques, including Sample Prep, Library Prep, Purification, PCR, and sequencing
Successfully building technology-based solutions from early-stage companies through Series A and beyond
Proven track record in running Early Access programs that lead to successful product launches
Experience running or supporting product Validation during development
Able to work under timelines in a fast-paced environment
Strong project management skills (e.g. budgets, timelines, goal-setting, risk management)
An outstanding work ethic coupled with an engaging disposition and strong entrepreneurial drive
Willing to travel 10-40% of their time (depending on business needs) for customer engagement, conferences, and meetings with various stakeholders
Must have excellent written, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to present to diverse audiences
Direct experience representing the company to effectively influence external constituents, including customers, technical teams, and KOLs
Working in highly technical and cross-functional teams
Preferred
Experience as a Field Applications Scientist, though this role is headquarters-based
Familiarity with standard automation systems (Hamilton, Beckman Coulter, Agilent, Integra)
Conducting market research and developing product requirements
Developing, advocating for, and executing long-term technical product strategies and go-to-market plans
Experience in matrixed organizations using lightweight PDP frameworks
Familiarity with product regulatory requirements
Experience selling kits/reagents, instruments, software, and/or commercializing validated protocols
Benefits
Annual bonus (5% team, performance incentives)
Meaningful early-stage equity
401(k) program
Unlimited PTO subject to manager approval (2 week minimum)
Onboarding, wellness, and professional development stipends
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Parental leave
Worker's compensation
Company
Cache DNA
At Cache, we are on a mission to store the biomolecules of today to unlock the possibilities of tomorrow.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.26MKey Investors
Illumina AcceleratorNSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR)
2024-05-07Seed
2022-04-05Pre Seed
2022-03-16Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
James Banal
Co-Founder
Recent News
Taihill Venture
2024-02-06
Business Wire
2022-04-07
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