Senior Scientist, R&D - Assay Development
Hims & Hers · South Plainfield, New Jersey · US
Posted 60+ days ago
Clinical Research
On-site
Not yet analysed
Demand70
Career growth60
Healthcare fit60
Remote potential10
5-year outlook
Competitive for senior R&D roles in diagnostics and health tech; likely to grow with experience, publications, and the expansion of at-home testing programs.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
senior
Employment type
full-time
Date found
2026-08-26
Intelligence details
Why this is worth applying to
Clinicians with strong laboratory backgrounds (e.g., clinical lab scientists, pathologists) could pivot into health tech R&D, but this role demands deep assay development expertise. It's a good fit for those seeking to leverage lab skills in a commercial healthcare setting, but not for most clinicians without bench experience.
Who should apply
Clinical laboratory scientists, pathologists with assay development experience, or healthcare graduates with PhDs in relevant fields (e.g., biochemistry, molecular biology) who have hands-on lab expertise.
CV angle
Highlight any laboratory experience, especially assay development, validation, and familiarity with diagnostic platforms like ELISA, LC-MS/MS, or automated chemistry analyzers. Emphasize statistical analysis, SOP writing, and experience with at-home specimen types if applicable.
Skills to highlight
- Immunoassay development
- ELISA
- LC-MS/MS
- Method validation
- SOP writing
- Statistical analysis
- Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Troubleshooting
Role summary
Senior Scientist responsible for developing and validating diagnostic assays for Hims & Hers' at-home and traditional testing programs, including hands-on lab work, method validation, and data analysis.
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