Lead Biosensor Scientist - Continuous Monitoring

About the role

Level Zero Health is seeking a Lead Biosensor Scientist to drive the development and commercialisation of their continuous aptamer sensor platform. The role involves transitioning research-stage sensors into manufacturing-ready products for regulated healthcare applications. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams and manage analytical verification and in vivo validation studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimisation of electrochemical continuous sensor systems from bench concept through manufacturing readiness.
• Design and execute large-scale analytical verification studies, including multi-parameter performance characterisation, stability assessments, and biocompatibility validation.
• Oversee in vivo validation studies in human subjects and troubleshoot sensor performance in clinical settings.
• Define manufacturing processes, material specifications, and quality control parameters aligned with regulatory expectations and QMS frameworks.
• Engage directly with regulatory pathways to define performance specifications and shape submission strategy.
• Lead cross-functional efforts with electrochemistry, microfabrication, and manufacturing to translate designs into scalable production.
• Develop technical documentation packages for regulatory submissions and investor communications.
• Mentor junior scientists and technicians in sensor characterisation and assay validation methodologies.

Required skills

• Electrochemical sensor development
• Aptamer-based biorecognition
• Regulatory submissions
• Analytical verification
• In vivo validation
• QMS
• ISO 13485
• Surface chemistry
• Biointerface optimisation

Nice to have

• Microneedle technology
• Transdermal ISF technologies
• SELEX
• Aptamer discovery
• MEMS
• Electrode microfabrication

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in electrochemistry, materials science, biomedical engineering, or related discipline

Benefits

• Equity options
• Travel opportunities

About the Company

Level Zero Health is a biosensor technology startup focused on real-time monitoring of critical endocrine biomarkers. Backed by SOSV and Entrepreneur First, the company aims to revolutionise personalised health by delivering clinical-grade data directly to individuals.