Company Description:
We are creating the future of brain-computer interfaces: building devices now that have the potential to help people with paralysis regain mobility and independence and invent new technologies that could expand our abilities, our community, and our world.
Team Description:
The Biocompatibility Team is responsible for running multiple tests in-house, performing test method validations, finalizing reports, and supporting R&D activities. We are a dedicated group of highly skilled professionals responsible for ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of test methods used in the quality control process. With expertise in various analytical techniques, such as chemical characterization, microbiological testing, and biocompatibility evaluations, this team is crucial in maintaining product quality and safety.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
This Associate Chemist will work with teams across the Neuralink organization to analyze the chemical and biological characteristics of manufacturing processes and finished devices. This will include various levels of product testing during R&D and release to obtain data that may be required for product approvals. Additionally, this data may be used to confirm patient safety of our products by applicable global regulations, regulatory guidelines, or voluntary consensus standards. Daily responsibilities may involve drafting internal procedures and test protocols, sample preparation, laboratory testing, method development, inventory management, and other miscellaneous laboratory tasks. The primary goal of the Associate Chemist will be to assist in medical device chemical and biological characterization to support patient safety and regulatory approval. Additional job responsibilities will include:
- Preparing test samples and controls for analysis
- Performing chromatographic and mass spectrographic analysis using a variety of instruments such as LC-MS, GC-MS, and ICP-MS
- Conducting routine and non-routine testing of materials and products to ensure compliance with the quality standards and regulatory requirements, including performing calibration checks and maintaining documentation
- Delivering test results related to device analytical characteristics to support manufacturing changes and risk assessments
- Delivering laboratory reports complying with applicable medical device evaluation standards and FDA/ISO guidance documents within a risk-based framework
- Collaborating with a cross-functional team to support multiple projects requiring laboratory evaluation, ensuring timely completion of required tasks to meet project schedules
- Analyzing test results to determine the adequacy of data to meet internal and external requirements and utilize problem-solving skills and technical knowledge to troubleshoot unexpected results
- Participating in continuous improvement projects to increase lab efficiency, reduce turnaround times, and improve data quality
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field
- 1-2 years of experience in an analytical laboratory
- Knowledge of and experience in basic laboratory operations such as weighing, sample handling, and preparing volumetric solutions
- Ability to perform routine calculations about analytical chemistry (e.g., dilution, concentration, results calculation)
- At least a basic understanding of laboratory safety and proper use of engineering controls such as fume hoods and biological safety cabinets
- Demonstrated ability to develop and optimize analytical processes for efficiency and compliance
- Problem-solving mindset
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- M.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field
- Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices and/or Good Manufacturing Practices
- Experience with LC-MS, GC-MS, and ICP-MS
- Familiarity with chromatography data systems
- Experience troubleshooting analytical instrumentation
- Experience performing bioanalytical procedures and cell-based assays
- Experience with method validation and transfer
What We Offer:
- An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
- Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
- Paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Meals provided
- Equity + 401(k) plan *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
Multiple studies have found that a higher percentage of women and BIPOC candidates won't apply if they don't meet every listed qualification. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. If you find yourself excited by our mission but you don't check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!
Neuralink provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.
If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in those processes. Examples of reasonable accommodations include but are not limited to:
- Documents in alternate formats or read aloud to you
- Having interviews in an accessible location
- Being accompanied by a service dog
- Having a sign language interpreter present for the interview
