Hardware & Science Jobs at Biotech & Life Sciences Startups
There are 173 open hardware and science roles at 63 early-stage startups, 4% of them remote. Where pay is stated it is typically USD 109k to 184.5k, with a median of USD 140k.
What startups in biotech and life sciences build
Startups here work on therapeutics, diagnostics and the tools that speed up drug discovery. Timelines run on experiments and regulators rather than release cycles, so patience is part of the job. Hiring leans towards scientists and lab staff, with software roles built around the data they produce.
Who is hiring hardware and science roles
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- 173open roles
- 63startups hiring
- 4%remote
Salary
Annual pay for this page’s roles that state a salary, in USD. The typical range covers the middle half of those postings.
- $140Kmedian pay
- $109Ktypical range: lower
- $185Ktypical range: upper
Based on 89 postings stating pay in USD.
Pay figures come from the 91 postings on this page that state a salary.
The hiring market
What hardware and science work involves at an early-stage startup
You are often the first person to build, test or fix the thing. Lab and field work sit side by side, and results feed straight back into the design. A large employer would give you one instrument and one protocol, and an early startup gives you the whole bench.
Experience level
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Questions people ask
How much do hardware and science jobs pay?
Typically USD 109k to 184.5k a year, with a median of USD 140k, where the posting states a salary.
Which startups are hiring hardware and science roles?
CAPABLE (17 roles), Altos Labs (8) and Until (8) have the most; 63 startups are hiring in total.
Can I work remotely?
4% of these roles are remote.
Do I need to be senior?
Most roles are senior (41% of those that state a level), and 24% are junior or intern.
Are new roles coming in?
12 were posted this week.