NanoComposix is a privately-held R&D and manufacturing company that develops innovative nanomaterials for research and commercial markets. We manufacture hundreds of different variants of metal and metal-oxide core/shell nanocomposites for a wide range of applications including biosensors, medical devices, clinical diagnostics, and optical effects. Our mission is to help our clients bring nano-enabled products to market. We’re passionate about what we do and are looking for smart, energetic, and self-motivated individuals who take pride in their work to join our fun and innovative team in this exciting industry.
Benefits include medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and personal days, retirement plan with company-match, and an annual bonus program with opportunity for stock ownership in this employee-owned business.
You can see a list of our open opportunities below or go directly to our career application portal in the table.
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Recruitment and the employment process is managed through the Human Resources Department and all candidates must be presented through this avenue. Recruiters are requested not to contact our hiring managers or employees directly to inquire about open positions or to present candidates. Complying with this request will be a factor in determining any initial or ongoing professional working relationship with nanoComposix.
To protect the interests of all parties involved, nanoComposix requires a signed agreement to be in place prior to the presentation of any candidates. Nanocomposix does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates for either current or future positions. Submission of unsolicited resumes in advance of a signed agreement between nanoComposix and the recruiter does not create any implied obligation on the part of nanoComposix. If and when a signed agreement is in place, the recruiter is responsible for following all submission policies set forth by nanoComposix as well as ensuring their candidates apply through the company website.
Job Description
The Process Chemist works cross-functionally with Development, Manufacturing, and Quality to support process development of nanomaterials from external and internal R&D sources through design control, process validation, to release to manufacturing /commercialization, and post-release product support /continuous improvement. The Process Chemist responsibilities encompass Quality and Process Engineering functions.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned.
- Support nanomaterial product development from R&D through commercialization
- Leading technical and operations expert for new product introductions, manufacturing and production process development, improvement, and sustaining efforts
- Independently and collaboratively design, executes, and directs controlled experiments and projects to optimize processes, address yield and quality issues, drive implementation of solutions in controlled manufacturing and production environment
- Batch Record, SOP development and training
- Validation Protocol development through execution and reporting
- Collaborates with other engineers, scientists, product managers, and staff to review the projects design, manufacturing, and test documentation; ensures that program or contract quality requirements are met
- Identifies root causes of problems in the manufacturing and production process; recommends and/or implements corrective measures.
Qualifications
Education
- B.Sc., or M.Sc. with synthetic research and development experience preferred
Experience
- At least three years prior lab experience
- At least three years prior biotech, medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, or nanotechnology industry experience
- Experience in production support, process development, and project management skills
- Experience in aseptic processes desired
Knowledge/Skill
- Detail-oriented
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Laboratory skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Extensive knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn manufacturing and production processes
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, laboratory analytical and statistical software, and other related software
Additional Information
Application Process
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume here. The cover letter should include information on how your previous experience relates to the job requirements and your availability. Specific examples are of interest. You will not be considered without a cover letter.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Updated Jan 13, 2020
NanoComposix is searching for Project Managers and Senior Scientists to lead projects, manage scientific staff, and to bring lateral flow assays to market. This is a unique opportunity to leverage nanoComposix’s innovations in lateral flow R&D including ultra-bright reporter particles, covalent chemistry, and next-generation mobile point of care readers. The candidate will be expected to lead technical teams for assay development as well as support commercialization activities for both nanoComposix’s proprietary assays and assays developed for external clients.
A number of open positions at the senior level are available. The specific job description will depend on the candidate’s prior experience. Responsibilities include managing a highly motivated and innovative team of assay developers, transitioning R&D assays into an ISO 13485 compliant quality system, and coordinating regulatory and manufacturing activities for commercialization. The candidate will work closely with senior management to develop strategic plans for product development and expanding operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree in chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience of immunoassay development
- Demonstrated track record of solving challenging issues with assay design, development, and optimization
- Excellent organizational and project management capabilities to facilitate internal and external scientific interactions
- Experience managing direct reports
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for generating high-quality proposals, presentations, and reports for clients
- Ability to multi-task, manage multiple projects and rapidly learn new techniques and approaches.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-disciplinary environment.
- Must excel in a fast-paced, start-up environment
- Due to government contractual obligations, US citizenship or green card is a requirement for this position
Desired Skills
- Demonstrated track record of bringing point-of-care diagnostics from feasibility through transfer to manufacturing
- Direct, hands-on experience generating analytical assay development, optimization, and validation data packages in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Previous experience with ELISAs, antibody conjugation, protein purification, and fluorescent labeling
- Experience with cGMP / ISO 13485 compliant quality systems and the 510k approval process
- Drafting and release of standard operating procedures and batch production records
- Highly motivated and innovative problem solver able to independently design, execute, troubleshoot, and interpret experiments within a co-operative matrixed team environment.
- Experience working directly with clients
Application Process
Qualified candidates should create a pdf with both a cover letter and resume and apply online here. The cover letter should include information on how your previous experience relates to the job requirements and your availability. Specific examples are of interest. You will not be considered without a cover letter.
This job is located in San Diego, California.
Updated November 14, 2019
A Production Chemist position is available at nanoComposix. This is a highly collaborative and hands on opportunity. Responsibilities include working with the team to ensure that the nanomaterial production schedule is maintained, all quality control measures are in place and followed, all nanomaterials are manufactured, processed and characterized as specified under a formal quality system, all team members are trained and have all of the tools necessary for success. See full list of responsibilities below.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Execute formulation and other lab activities
- Participates in Lean Initiatives and Activities.
- Assist in nonconforming and customer complaint investigation
- Ensuring that the manufacturing area is compliant with all required FDA, ISO and other applicable regulatory agency standards and documentation.
- Ensuring that the manufacturing area is compliant with the requirements associated with EHS, HR, Facilities, Housekeeping, etc.
- Maintains appropriate inventory levels of raw materials and supply items used in manufacturing.
- Develop and initiate policies and/or procedures for continual metric improvement.
- Assist when needed in both external and internal inventory audits.
- Review manufacturing records for accuracy and completeness in accordance with GMP.
- Coordinate lab shutdown activities to prevent production disruption.
- Actively contribute to team discussion, project planning and project execution
- Maintain an organized, safe and efficient work area at all times.
- Review batch records for accuracy and completeness.
- Resolve routine issues and escalate non-standard or critical issues
- Support new product transfer and validation and implementation of process improvements.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
- Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of the Quality Management System per ISO, FDA and other regulatory agencies.
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
- Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job. Has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities.
Requirements
- BS in Chemistry or Biological Sciences
- 0-2 years’ experience in GMP chemistry manufacturing.
- Knowledgeable of federal and other regulations, e.g. QSR’s, ISO, ISO 13485.
- Ability to perform laboratory operations with a high degree of skill, efficiency and professionalism.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing systems (documentation, compliance, inventory control, production scheduling/controls, etc.).
- Must be very detail oriented.
- Must work well in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
- Solid understanding of the product and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Occasional safe lifting of up to 45 pounds
- US citizenship or green card.
Desired Skills
- Experience fabricating, functionalizing, and processing nanomaterials
- Experience with optical microscopes, UV-Vis, DLS, Zeta-Potential, TEM, or SEM.
Application Process
Qualified candidates should create a pdf with both a cover letter and resume and apply online here. The cover letter should include information on how your previous experience relates to the job requirements and your availability. Specific examples are of interest. You will not be considered without a cover letter.
This job is located in San Diego, California.
Updated November 27, 2019
The Operations Technician II is responsible for general operations activities including but not limited to faciality general repair and maintenance, purchasing, receiving, inventory management, equipment maintenance and calibration, manufacturing support. Works as an integral part of the Operations Team.
Requirements
- Perform minor electrical maintenance including replacement and repair of fixtures such as switches, outlets, bulbs, tubes, sockets, fuses, minor appliance, cords, water systems, etc.
- Safely use appropriate hand, power, and specialty tools.
- Perform minor pluming maintenance such as repair of leaks, drains, faucets, clogs, trenching, draining hoses, etc.
- Perform minor painting, carpentry, and masonry work such as prepping surfaces, applying paint and varnish, hanging doors, replacing locks and handles, etc.
- Accommodate user needs and maximize office space; reconfigure, install, position, and remount modular offices and space such as furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, cabinets, etc.).
- Perform additional work as directed to maintain a safe, secure, controlled, efficient comfortable operating/working environment.
- Purchase, receive, and manage inventory per SOPs.
- Develop and revise Operations SOPs, Work Instructions, and other controlled documents.
- Replenish locations with product; consolidate items to create space as needed.
- Continually maintain a high level of accuracy.
- Assist with periodic cycle counts; Actively participate in annual physical inventory as required.
- Immediately report all non-conforming, expired and damaged product found in Quality Control accepted locations.
- Identify issues and other warehouse problems; promptly notify Supervisor of all problems.
- Support all efforts and procedures to maintain optimal facility and operational conditions.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation as required, in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and all related SOPs.
- Maintain safe working conditions at all times; adhere to all safety policies and procedures
- Ensure manufacturing areas, warehouse, and related areas are continually kept clean.
- Support efforts to prevent mix-up of products, materials, and other items so cycle and inventory counts are continually accurate.
- Maintain records as per QSR, GMP and ISO guidelines.
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree preferred
Experience
- At least three years previous related operations, facilities, warehouse experience; previous experience in a regulated medical device manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment.
Knowledge/Skill
- High level problem solving and reasoning skills
- Good interdepartmental communication skills
- Ability to author Quality System documentation
- Understanding of inventory and FIFO practices.
- Familiarity with GDP and GMP, ISO 13485.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system.
Physical Demands
Work Environment
- Lab and office
- Works with chemicals and compressed gases
Application Process
Qualified candidates should create a pdf with both a cover letter and resume and apply online here. The cover letter should include information on how your previous experience relates to the job requirements and your availability. Specific examples are of interest. You will not be considered without a cover letter.
This job is located in San Diego, California.
Updated October 8, 2019
We are seeking a dynamic, results oriented and experienced Account Manager to expand business with new and existing International customers.
How will you make an impact?
The International Account Manager plays a vital role in expanding the commercial success of the company worldwide, directly developing key accounts and working with international distributors and clients. This position will work closely with Technical Services and Sales Support to ensure success of key accounts; substantial growth is likely.
This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, innovative, and fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage direct sales to International Accounts and manage International Distributors
- Build long-term relationships with new and existing clients
- Participate in weekly sales meetings to analyze sales volume, potential sales, and target areas for client base expansion
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of nanoComposix nanomaterial catalog, nanomaterial properties, and synthetic capabilities in order to fully understand and support client needs
- Provide sales and technical support to clients pre- and post-sale primarily via email, phone/video conference, and on-site visits
- Assist with marketing and website strategies to support account expansion
- Represent company at conferences, trade shows, and networking events
- Travel to client accounts and conferences as needed
- Utilize Salesforce-based CRM to capture critical client information and track sales funnels
Requirements
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. science degrees preferably in chemistry, biochemistry or material science
- At least 5 years of sales and account management experience including experience in developing a territory for aggressive sales growth from initial contacts, technology introductions, completion of sales contracts, and developing customer relationships to achieve recurring sales and/or increasing volume purchases
- Enthusiastic, proactive, efficient and able to balance multiple responsibilities independently in a rapidly evolving sales environment with little supervision
- Previous experience utilizing a CRM database (e.g. Salesforce)
- Exceptional written and verbal English proficiency
- US citizenship or permanent residency
Desired Skills & Experience
A demonstrated successful sales track record including continually meeting quarterly sales goals. Prefer experience participating in sales teams and developing sales & strategies to accelerate sales growth.
- Ability to learn and communicate technical and scientific product-related information
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
- Ability to multi-task and have a strong attention to detail
- Excellent problem-solving and investigative skills
- Ability to understand, review, and draft client agreements including NDAs, supply agreements, and MSAs
- Energetic, proactive self-starter
Position Details
- Territory: International, based in the US (San Diego)
- This is a full-time position operating primarily in a professional office environment
- International & domestic travel to client accounts and tradeshows
- Salary commensurate with experience, with bonus/commissions
- Full benefits (health, retirement, PTO, etc.)
Application Process
Qualified candidates should create a pdf with both a cover letter and resume and apply online here. The cover letter should include information on how your previous experience relates to the job requirements and your availability. Specific examples are of interest. You will not be considered without a cover letter.
Job Description
Quality Assurance Assistant is responsible for working closely with the Quality Team members to assist in the maintenance and work of the Quality group at nanoComposix. The Quality group functions include ensuring the quality, safety, and control of the products manufactured and processes performed at nanoComposix. nanoComposix is a world leader in nano particle manufacturing and development, for various applications. You will work in an atmosphere that is stimulating, innovative, and customer focused.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Document control and release of documents for both paper and electronic storage
- Records management including organization and archiving
- Assure that training files are complete and up-to-date
- Issue document control request numbers and product lot numbers
- Ensure point of use documents are current revision
- Review and approval of batch records and completed logs, and trend for errors
- Ensure that deviations are appropriately escalated to QA supervisor
- Provide documentation support to during client and regulatory audits
Secondary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Support Quality Staff with quality data review for trends and metrics
- Support manufacturing and development activities as needed as quality representative
- Perform additional job-related duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience required
- Prior experience within a GMP regulated environment is preferred
- Efficient time management and organizational skills
- Solid verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly apply written communication
- Analytical skills and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with others
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of an integrated team
- Team minded individual with flexibility and dedication
Additional Information
Application Process
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume here. The cover letter should include information on how your previous experience relates to the job requirements and your availability. Specific examples are of interest. You will not be considered without a cover letter.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Updated May 6, 2019
A research associate is needed to assist with developing next-generation lateral flow tests based on both fluorescent and plasmonic particles. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with ability to design and conduct robust and efficient experiments to solve difficult technical problems. Must be able to work independently under supervision of a project manager, and be able to clearly document and communicate results. The applicant should be familiar with optimizing lateral flow assays and bioconjugation in general.
Responsibilities will include the functionalization of nanoparticles with antibodies and other targeting agents, assembling and running of lateral flow strips, and optimizing these devices to increase sensitivity and minimize non-specific background.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related field
- Experience with bioconjugation to surfaces or particles
- Experience with analytical, physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry laboratory procedures, techniques and equipment.
- Research experience in a relevant field of study.
- Ability to multi-task, handle frequently changing job functions, and rapidly learn new techniques and approaches.
- Good organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must work well in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
- Due to government contractual obligations, US citizenship or green card is a requirement for this position
Desired Skills
- Lateral flow development
- Bioassays, antibody conjugation, fluorescent labeling
- Experience fabricating, functionalizing, and processing nanomaterials
- Strong instrumentation background including optical microscopy, UV-Vis, DLS, Zeta-Potential, DLS, TEM, or SEM
- Experience with analytical, physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry laboratory procedures, techniques and equipment.
- Familiar with cGMP or ISO 13485 compliant quality systems
Application Process
Qualified candidates should create a pdf with both a cover letter and resume and apply online here. The cover letter should include information on how your previous experience relates to the job requirements and your availability. Specific examples are of interest. You will not be considered without a cover letter.
Updated November 19, 2019
A Research Scientist position is available at nanoComposix. Responsibilities include working on a wide range of projects for government, academic and commercial clients (start-ups to Fortune 50). The applicant will leverage their nanoparticle synthesis background to fabricate stock products, custom products, and to develop new products that provide order-of-magnitude increases in performance or enable products that would not be possible without nanotechnology. At nanoComposix we are helping accelerate many different technologies to market and the applicant will participate in all aspects of commercialization including project planning, research, and development, scale-up, transfer to manufacturing, quality, marketing, and commercial production.
Requirements
- Masters or PhD degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or nanoengineering with experience in nanoparticle fabrication
- Experience with analytical, physical, inorganic, or organic chemistry laboratory procedures, techniques, and equipment.
- Ability to multi-task, handle frequently changing job functions, and rapidly learn new techniques and approaches.
- Great communicator and writer. Will be responsible for brainstorming new ideas for products and pitching early stage concepts both internally and externally.
- Must work well in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
- Must hold US citizenship or US green card
Desired Skills
- Fabrication of sol-gel, quantum dot, metal/metal oxide, polymer, core-shell nanoparticles, and composites.
- Synthesis of unagglomerated, low coefficient of variation metal and metal oxide nanoparticles (e.g. gold, silver, copper, platinum, magnetite, TiO2, SiO2, nanoparticles).
- Strong analytical background including experience with TEM, DLS, Zeta Potential, and optical microscopy and spectroscopy.
- Nanoparticle surface functionalization for transfer between organic and aqueous dispersions.
- Pilot or production scale chemistry including reactor design, production scale manufacturing, or continuous flow processes.
- Experience with the bioconjugation of targeting molecules to surfaces or particles
Application Process
Qualified candidates should create a pdf with both a cover letter and resume and apply online here. The cover letter should include information on how your previous experience relates to the job requirements and your availability. Specific examples are of interest. You will not be considered without a cover letter.
This job is located in San Diego, California.
Updated November 5, 2019
A nanoparticle synthesis research associate position is available at nanoComposix. Responsibilities include working with the product team to fabricate and characterize nanoparticles, prepare specification sheets, and carefully follow standard operating procedures for the large-scale production of nanoparticles. For candidates that have recently graduated, there are internship opportunities available with the possibility of converting to a full-time position.
Requirements
- Bachelors or Masters degree in chemistry, biochemistry or nanoengineering with a strong chemistry background or minor in chemistry.
- Experience with analytical, physical, inorganic, or organic chemistry laboratory procedures, techniques, and equipment.
- Research experience in a relevant field of study.
- Ability to multi-task, handle frequently changing job functions, and rapidly learn new techniques and approaches.
- Pays significant attention to detail and carefully documents all experimental procedures, observations, and methodology.
- Ability to keep organized data and records.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills including MS word, excel, and powerpoint.
- US citizenship or green card
Desired Skills
- Experience fabricating, functionalizing, and processing nanomaterials
- Experience with the bioconjugation of targeting molecules to surfaces or particles
- Experience with optical microscopes, UV-Vis, DLS, Zeta-Potential,TEM, or SEM.
Application Process
Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter online here. The cover letter should include information on how your previous experience relates to the job requirements and your availability. Specific examples are of interest. You will not be considered without a cover letter. Candidate should be prepared to demonstrate their chemistry knowledge during the interview process.
Internship opportunities are available for recent graduates.
All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
