About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Biotechnology Research.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

As a UX/UI Designer focused on scientific software, you will design intuitive, research-driven user experiences that connect software, instruments, and lab workflows. Working with cross-functional teams at our confidential client, you will shape interfaces that help scientists focus on discovery rather than tools — spanning cell analysis and next-generation laboratory automation.

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Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end workflows and interfaces for cell analysis software and instrument-connected applications.
• Conduct qualitative UX research (interviews, observations, workshops) to understand scientific workflows and automation needs.
• Translate scientific, technical, and business requirements into user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI.
• Map laboratory processes to identify pain points and automation opportunities; propose design solutions that align with product strategy.
• Validate concepts with users and iterate based on feedback and usability testing.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, automation specialists, and UX researchers to ensure feasible and valuable solutions.
• Contribute to and apply a design system for consistent, scalable interfaces.
• Use modern design and prototyping tools (Figma and AI-assisted tooling) to accelerate ideation and handoff.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in UX Design, Interaction Design, HCI, Human Factors, or related field.
• 3+ years of UX design experience in life sciences, laboratory software, medical technology, or other complex technical domains.
• Experience conducting qualitative UX research and converting findings into actionable product direction.
• Strong skills in workflow design, interaction design, information architecture, prototyping, and UI design.
• Proficiency with Figma and modern design tools.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting products from discovery through launch.
• Background with laboratory automation, instrument-connected software, workflow orchestration, or data-rich scientific applications.
• Familiarity with design systems and agile product development.
• Passion for designing solutions that connect people, software, instruments, and laboratory processes.

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Additional Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: California; role includes option to work remotely (telecommute).
• Travel: Occasional
• Shift: Day
• Duration: Ongoing
• Base salary range (full-time equivalent): $140,160 - $219,000 / year, plus eligibility for bonus, stock, and benefits. Final pay is determined by work location, experience, skills, and education.

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Why Join

Working with our confidential client in the Biotechnology Research industry gives you the chance to directly impact scientific discovery by improving the tools scientists use every day. You'll work at the intersection of UX, software engineering, and laboratory automation — with opportunities to shape next-generation intelligent lab experiences.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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