62 characterization jobs at 36 companies in Napa, CA

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Analytical & Characterization Lead
San Leandro, California, United States
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PHNX Materials
PHNX Materials: Refining coal ash into high-performance industrial materials.
Doctorate in a relevant field and lab leadership experience. Hands-on ownership of multi-instrument characterization (ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRF), method development/validation, QA/QC, sampling design, and high-volume bench testing.
ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRF, Isothermal calorimetry, TGA, LOI, R3, LIMS, Synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy
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Electrical Characterization Engineer (San Francisco, CA, US)
San Francisco, California, United States
$54k-$122k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Capgemini
CapgeminiEuronext Paris: CAP: Provides global IT consulting and digital transformation services.
10+ YOEBS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field; 10+ years in electronics characterization; lab instrumentation experience; fundamentals of EE; vehicle electrical systems knowledge; Python scripting; firmware with C; Databricks or similar environment (nice to have).
Oscilloscopes, Power supplies, Electronic loads, Digital multimeters, Python, C, Databricks
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Research Scientist, Materials Characterization
Menlo Park or San Francisco
$225k-$325k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Periodic Labs
Periodic Labs: Builds autonomous laboratories for AI-driven scientific discovery.
5+ YOEPhD or advanced degree preferred with 5+ years in physical property characterization; hands-on experience with electronic/magnetic/thermal measurements, cryogenics, low-noise techniques, data analysis, and instrumentation commissioning.
Python, Jupyter, LIMS, PPMS, MPMS
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Senior Scientist, Large Molecule Characterization
South San Francisco, California, United States
$147k-$191k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Denali Therapeutics
Denali TherapeuticsNASDAQ: DNLI: Developing medicines for neurodegenerative and lysosomal storage diseases.
3+ YOEPhD in analytical chemistry/biophysics/biochemistry with 3+ years CMC protein analytics; MS-based characterization expertise; experience with MS, LC-MS, and protein variants.
Mass spectrometry, LC-MS, HPLC, cIEF, capillary electrophoresis, MAM
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Senior Territory Sales Manager Particle and Surface Characterization
Sacramento or California or United States
$114k-$129k/yr FieldFull Time
Anton Paar
Anton Paar: Manufacturer of high-precision analytical instruments and process measurement systems.
4+ YOE4+ years technical sales experience (analytical instruments preferred), proven pipeline and negotiation skills, bachelor's in natural science or engineering preferred, valid driver's license and passport, up to 50–60% travel.
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Associate Scientist, Peptide Chemistry
San Francisco, California, United States
$90k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Capable
Capable: Early-stage biotech developing novel peptide-based therapeutics.
Hands-on peptide synthesis experience, ability to run end-to-end workflows, purify and characterize peptides, maintain experimental records, and communicate results clearly.
analytical HPLC, prep HPLC, LC-MS, microwave-assisted solid-phase peptide synthesis
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Electrical Engineer (Systems / Integration / Experimentation)
San Francisco or California
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Midjourney
Midjourney: Independent research lab developing generative AI and medical imaging technology.
Hands-on electrical engineering for scanner system integration, debugging, experiment design for ultrasound/transducer characterization, board/prototype design, and signal processing knowledge.
Altium, KiCad
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Silicon Validation Engineer
Los Angeles or San Francisco Bay Area
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Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Bachelor’s degree; experience with high-speed SerDes, CTLE/DFE/PLL; lab characterization; Python programming; knowledge of USB, PCIe, DP protocols.
High-Speed Oscilloscope, BERT, Python, SerDes, CTLE, DFE, FFE, CDR, PLL
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Postdoctoral Fellow - Analytical Development & Quality Control, Bouvarel & Camperi Labs
South San Francisco, California, United States
$100k-$107k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Roche
RocheSIX Swiss Exchange: ROG: Provides innovative pharmaceutical and diagnostic healthcare solutions.
Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering; experience with UHPLC-MS, protein/nucleic acid characterization; strong publications; cross-functional collaboration skills.
UHPLC-MS, HRMS, Orbitrap, BioPharma Finder, Byos, Chromeleon
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Staff Cell Assembly Engineer
Hayward, California, United States
$125k-$167k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Blue Current
Blue Current: Develops silicon solid-state batteries for mobility and stationary storage.
3+ YOEAdvanced degree in engineering or related field with multi-year experience scaling battery cell assembly; hands-on assembly, characterization, and process development skills required.
X-ray imaging, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, electrochemical characterization, manufacturing execution system (MES), PFMEA
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Cell Test Engineer
South San Francisco, California, United States
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Zipline
Zipline: Operates an autonomous drone delivery system for medical supplies.
Experience with battery cell characterization, validation testing, abuse and reliability testing, and data analysis; familiarity with battery cyclers, environmental chambers, DAQ, and safety standards.
Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, DAQ
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Scientist II, Bioconjugation Chemist
San Rafael, California, United States
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BioMarin
BioMarinNASDAQ: BMRN: Develops and commercializes therapies for rare genetic diseases.
3+ YOEPhD in chemistry/biochemistry, 3–5+ years postdoctoral or industry experience in bioconjugation and organic synthesis, expertise with analytical characterization methods, strong communication and organizational skills.
HPLC, LC-MS, SDS-PAGE
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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, BIOCONJUGATION
South San Francisco, California, United States
$173k-$196k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Sutro Biopharma
Sutro BiopharmaNASDAQ: STRO: Develops clinical-stage antibody-drug conjugates for oncology and autoimmune diseases
8+ YOEPh.D. in biochemistry (required) with 8+ years industry experience; expertise in bioconjugation, ADC characterization, HPLC and complementary analytical methods; leadership and cross-functional collaboration experience.
HPLC, SEC, HIC, RP, IEX, UV-Vis, DLS, SDS-PAGE, CE, TFF, IMAC, protein A, protein G, E. coli
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Electrochemical Engineering Postdoctoral Scholar
Berkeley, California, United States
$7k-$8k/mo OnsiteFull Time
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Conducts multidisciplinary scientific research for the U.S. Department of Energy.
0+ YOEPhD in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, applied physics, or materials science; hands-on electrochemical device experience; strong electrochemistry and materials science background; self-motivated; excellent communication; team oriented; able to learn rapidly.
Electrochemical testing tools, Characterization techniques, Data and image processing
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Process Engineer/Scientist, Crystalization/Separation
Hayward, California, United States
$130k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Voya Energy
Voya Energy: Commercializing metal-based fuel systems for clean off-grid electricity.
Experience developing crystallization/separation processes, continuous multiphase reactor and filtration systems, solid handling/characterization, cross-functional collaboration, and working in fast-paced startup environments.
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R&D Materials Engineer Intern
South San Francisco, California, United States
$35/hr OnsiteInternship
Neuralink
Neuralink: Developing implantable brain-computer interfaces to restore human capabilities.
2+ YOE2+ years academic or industry experience in materials/chemical/biomedical engineering or chemistry, strong lab safety and chemical handling, experimental design, materials characterization, and communication skills.
SolidWorks, FTIR, XPS, AFM
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Scientist, Drug Product Development
South San Francisco, California, United States
$113k-$171k/yr OnsiteFull Time
NewLimit
NewLimit: Developing epigenetic reprogramming medicines to extend human healthspan.
PhD or equivalent experience in biomedical engineering/chemical biology/pharmaceutical sciences, hands-on LNP formulation, purification, and analytical characterization experience, ELN recordkeeping, and statistical data interpretation.
Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF), dialysis, ultracentrifugation, sterile filtration, dynamic or multi-angle light scatting, liquid chromatography, ELISA, qPCR, spectroscopy, Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN), R, Python
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Principal Scientist (Cell Line Development)
Alameda, California, United States
$150k-$213k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Exelixis
ExelixisNASDAQ: EXEL: Discovers and commercializes innovative medicines for cancer treatment.
5+ YOEAdvanced expertise in CHO cell line development, vector design, transfection, single-cell cloning, monoclonality demonstration, and analytical characterization; PhD+5yrs or equivalent experience preferred.
HPLC, LC/MS, CE, Ambr, Electronic Laboratory Notebook
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Lead Research & Development Specialist
Richmond, California, United States
$120k-$238k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Chevron
ChevronNYSE: CVX: Explores, produces, and refines energy and chemical products.
Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or related; hands-on zeolite synthesis and characterization; expertise in heterogeneous catalysis; technician leadership; strong communication; US work authorization required.
XRD, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science
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SRA Protein Expression
Brisbane or San Francisco
$99k-$153k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Nurix Therapeutics
Nurix TherapeuticsNASDAQ: NRIX: Develops targeted protein degradation medicines for cancer and inflammation.
2+ YOEMS or equivalent with 2+ years experience in insect/baculovirus expression; mammalian expression a plus; strong cell culture, protein purification, and characterization skills; able to lift 50+ pounds.
Baculovirus Expression System, Mammalian Cell Culture, SDS-PAGE, Size Exclusion Chromatography, nanoDSF, Protein Purification