Job Advert: Senior Scientist – Clinical Assay Development Location: Cambridge, UK
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
Are you an experienced and innovative scientist looking to advance your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment?
A rapidly growing start-up is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead cutting-edge molecular diagnostic assay development at their state-of-the-art laboratory in Cambridge Science Park.
What You Really Want to Know, What's In It for You?
Innovate at the cutting edge : Play a key role in developing groundbreaking diagnostics that transform healthcare globally.
Unparalleled growth : Gain exposure to exciting projects, cutting-edge technologies, and industry-leading experts.
Make an impact : Contribute directly to reducing diagnosis times and improving patient outcomes on a global scale.
Shape your future : Join a fast-growing team with significant opportunities for leadership and career advancement.
Dynamic environment : Thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced workplace where your ideas and expertise will truly make a difference.
What you will be doing… As a Senior Scientist, you will be the technical lead, managing the design, development, and validation of diagnostic assays to ISO or IVDR standards.
This role combines hands-on laboratory work with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring junior scientists and collaborating with external partners.
This is just a taste of what you will be getting involved with… Lead the development of innovative molecular diagnostic assays, including PCR technology and lateral flow tests.
Manage laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with ISO standards (e.g., 9001, 15189, 13485).
Oversee assay validation, nucleic acid extraction, and infectious sample processing.
Guide projects from concept to implementation, meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Provide mentorship and management to lab staff, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.
Collaborate with external technology providers and academic partners to advance assay development.
About you!
Ideally you will have a PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, or related field, or chartered scientist (IBMS).
We do really need a minimum of 3 years of industry experience.
Expertise in molecular diagnostics, including qPCR, TaqMan technology, and NGS (Next Generation Sequencing).
Experience designing and validating diagnostic assays.
Background in ISO-accredited laboratories and understanding of IVDR regulations.
Demonstrated ability to mentor or manage teams in a laboratory setting.
Interested in finding out more?
Call me on 01403 577972, email
If you don't have an up to date CV, no worries, just email me and we can arrange a time to talk!