Senior Research Scientist, Proteomics
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026.
Sapient is a fast-growing early-stage biotech company headquartered in San Diego, CA. Our focus is on delivering multi-omics services to accelerate drug development and transform personalized medicine. Combining state-of-the-art mass spectrometry technology with advanced biocomputational services and multifaceted human health data, we enable biomarker discovery at unprecedented speed and scale to provide a deeper understanding of human biology and effectively align biological targets, patients, and drug therapies. We are a highly collaborative team of passionate scientists, clinicians, and engineers with expertise in various disciplines, committed to making innovations with scientific rigor. Ultimately, our platform technology enhances the precision and efficacy of treatments, touching and enhancing countless lives.
The Senior Research Scientist, Proteomics (SRS) assumes all responsibilities of a Research Scientist III while operating with a high degree of independence and providing leadership to up to three Research Associates and/or Scientists. The primary focus of this role is hands-on laboratory execution, supporting the successful and timely delivery of proteomics research programs. Working closely with multidisciplinary wet-lab and data science teams, the SRS applies technical expertise to generate high-quality scientific data and advance project objectives.
In addition to laboratory responsibilities, the SRS serves as a client-facing scientific resource, partnering with Laboratory Operations and Business Development to communicate biological insights and support client success across a range of therapeutic areas and modalities. The role also contributes to the commercial scoping of proteomics programs, helping align client expectations and project objectives with operational capabilities and execution requirements. A key objective of this position is to support Sapient's scientific publication strategy through the development and dissemination of high-impact scientific content that strengthens the company's scientific reputation and industry leadership.
Salary Range: $100,000-$160,000