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With over 30 years of experience in semiconductor innovation, we bring that purpose to life across every part of the business-from breakthrough product development and customer success to how we show up for each other and the communities we serve.\nThe Opportunity\nAllegro MicroSystems is building a pioneering team at the intersection of semiconductor technology and life sciences. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Associate to become a foundational member of our new Manchester Molecular Sensors Laboratory.\nWorking closely with the Principal Assay Scientist, you will play a key role in developing, validating, and scaling our Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR) biosensor platform. This position is ideal for a hands-on scientist who enjoys laboratory experimentation, problem-solving, and translating biological assays into robust sensor-based diagnostic solutions.\nYou will contribute to the development of multi-modal assay workflows for protein, DNA, and RNA detection while helping establish the laboratory capabilities and processes needed to support future product development and customer applications.\nWhat You Will Do\nAssay Development & Optimization\nExecute and optimize biosensor assays across a variety of biological targets and sample matrices, including blood, serum, and saliva.\n\nSupport development of protein, nucleic acid, and multiplexed assay formats for GMR sensing applications.\n\nConduct experimental studies to improve assay performance, sensitivity, robustness, and reproducibility.\n\nSurface Chemistry & Process Development\nPerform surface functionalization, bioconjugation, and immobilization processes on sensor substrates.\n\nSupport the development, characterization, and optimization of surface chemistry workflows for biosensor manufacturing and scale-up.\n\nContribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing assay consistency and performance.\n\nData Analysis & Technical Innovation\nAnalyze experimental results using tools such as Excel, JMP, Python, or equivalent platforms.\n\nIdentify technical trends, troubleshoot assay challenges, and communicate findings clearly to project stakeholders.\n\nCollaborate with scientists and engineers to develop innovative solutions for improving sensor performance and assay sensitivity.\n\nLaboratory Operations\nPrepare reagents, buffers, controls, and test samples to support R&D activities.\n\nMaintain laboratory inventory, equipment calibration, documentation, and standard operating procedures.\n\nEnsure laboratory activities comply with safety and quality requirements.\n\nCustomer Applications & Product Support\nAssist in developing proof-of-concept demonstrations and customer-specific validation studies.\n\nGenerate technical data and reports supporting customer evaluations, product verification, and manufacturing transfer activities.\n\nSupport high-priority customer testing and application development efforts.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner with electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineers to integrate biological assay requirements into system design.\n\nProvide biological and assay-development expertise during product development, verification, and troubleshooting activities.\n\nWhat You Will Bring\nB.S. or M.S. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline.\n\n3-6 years of hands-on laboratory experience in biotechnology, diagnostics, medical devices, or related R&D environments.\n\nExperience with standard laboratory techniques, including pipetting, solution preparation, dilution series, ELISA, or molecular biology workflows.\n\nExperience with surface chemistry, bioconjugation, or immobilization of biological capture reagents.\n\nStrong experimental design, troubleshooting, and data analysis skills.\n\nProficiency in Excel and statistical analysis tools; experience with JMP, Python, or equivalent software is highly desirable.\n\nExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience working with biosensors, diagnostics, immunoassays, or molecular detection technologies.\n\nFamiliarity with process development, manufacturing transfer, or semi-automated laboratory workflows.\n\nExperience working in highly multidisciplinary product development environments.\n\nExposure to regulated product development or quality systems is a plus.\n\nWhy Allegro?\nJoin Allegro and become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.\nWe foster a culture of Real Innovation, empowering you to push boundaries, develop cutting-edge solutions, and drive continuous improvement.\nYour work will create a Real Impact by solving complex real-world challenges that fuel our success and shape the future of technology.\nYou’ll experience Real Connection, collaborating with talented colleagues around the globe in an environment built on trust, respect, and a shared purpose.\nJoin us-and help build what’s next.\nAt Allegro, we are committed to providing a harassment-free environment of mutual respect to fuel innovation through inclusive thought collaboration. Allegro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, parental status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Allegro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.\nEligible applicants must reside in a state where Allegro currently has an office location: This includes New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Texas, and Michigan. 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