Product Designer, Chemistry

Benchling

. Define product strategy, scope, and prioritization with Product Management and Engineering .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $182,000 - $246,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product design and strategy, with a strong focus on user experience and collaboration across teams. Proven ability to simplify complex workflows and contribute to design systems in an agile environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Experience In Software Product DesignStrong Portfolio Of Relevant Design WorkExperience Contributing To A Design SystemStrong Communication SkillsAgile Environment Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Product StrategyFeature DeliveryPrototypingUser Experience DesignComplex Product Architecture SimplificationSaaS Product DesignDesign System ContributionAI-Focused Design Discussions

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCross-Functional Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Scientific ResearchHealthcareLab Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define product strategy, scope, and prioritization with Product Management and Engineering
Work through product problems from definition and opportunity identification through feature delivery
Design and rapidly prototype multiple ideas to validate product directions
Own design for high-impact initiatives from research through implementation
Build Benchling’s small molecule solution for scientists discovering and developing small molecules and hybrid modalities
Contribute to platform-level initiatives, including homepage and navigation features for chemists
Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, engineers, designers, and go-to-market teams
Balance customer needs and priorities with scalable, consistent, delightful user experiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience driving the design of software products, ideally SaaS (the posting notes candidates with fewer years may still apply)
Strong portfolio of relevant design work demonstrating successful products
Track record of simplifying complex product architectures or workflows
Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex design decisions
Experience contributing to a design system for complex software products
Experience working with Product Management, Engineers, and fellow Designers in an agile environment
Ability to complete an AI-focused interview exercise or discussion
Background with lab work, scientific research, or healthcare is beneficial but not required
Ability to work from the Boston office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
U.S. work authorization status required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Wellness benefits
Commuter benefits
Flexible hybrid work arrangement
AI-focused onboarding and interview exercise/discussion