Aptamer Biosensor Scientist — London (Equity)

Level Zero Health; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Travel to NY for R&D

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Level Zero Health in London is seeking a biosensor scientist with a strong background in electrochemical biosensor R&D and aptamer work to join our startup. The role focuses on designing, prototyping, and optimizing electrochemical systems for small molecule targets, with emphasis on surface chemistry and data-driven analysis.

The ideal candidate will apply a range of electrochemical techniques, collaborate across disciplines, and drive assay development from concept to application, while

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline with aptamer biosensors.
• Hands-on biosensor design and electrochemical techniques.
• Experience with aptamer-based biosensor applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and optimize electrochemical biosensor systems for small molecules.
• Apply surface chemistry and electrode modification to improve performance.
• Translate interactions into measurable sensor outputs via novel assays.
• Employ electrochemical methods (voltammmetry, impedimetry, chronoamperometry).
• Leverage Python-based data analysis and DoE to streamline workflows.
• Troubleshoot challenges and propose innovative improvements.
• Develop SOPs and ensure experimental reproducibility and quality.
• Collaborate with chemists, biologists, engineers, and data scientists.
• Present results via reports, talks, and publications.
• Attend R&D trainings for the latest hormone sensing trends.

Skills

Biosensor design

Electrochemistry

Aptamer biosensors

Surface chemistry

Small molecules

Python data analysis

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Electrochemistry/analytical chemistry/biochemistry

Tools

SPR

Python

DoE

Job description

Level Zero Health in London is seeking a biosensor scientist with a strong background in electrochemical biosensor R&D and aptamer work to join our startup. The role focuses on designing, prototyping, and optimizing electrochemical systems for small molecule targets, with emphasis on surface chemistry and data-driven analysis.

The ideal candidate will apply a range of electrochemical techniques, collaborate across disciplines, and drive assay development from concept to application, while