Development Scientist

Mackie Myers Ltd; Little Chesterford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackie Myers Ltd in the United Kingdom is partnering with an innovative diagnostics/MedTech company to recruit a Development Scientist. This role focuses on taking technologies from research through to commercial readiness, leveraging biotech and product development expertise to drive diagnostic innovations.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will design and execute development programmes, analyse data and contribute to advancing diagnostic technologies toward market launch.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in a Life Science discipline.
• Industry experience within biotechnology, diagnostics, medical devices or a related sector.
• Experience within a product development environment.
• Strong experimental design, troubleshooting and data analysis capabilities.
• Experience with biological systems and ideally protein-based technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute development experiments to support product advancement.
• Optimise assays, protocols and development workflows.
• Analyse experimental data and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Support the progression of technologies from research through to commercialisation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across assay development, molecular biology and product development functions.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Biotech/Diagnostics experience

Product development

Education

Life Science degree

Job description

• Development Scientist opportunity within an innovative diagnostics and medical technology business.
• Play a key role in progressing products from development through to commercial readiness.
• Ideal for a commercially minded scientist with experience within biotech, diagnostics or MedTech environments.

Our Client

Mackie Myers are partnering with an innovative life sciences company developing next-generation diagnostic technologies designed to improve healthcare accessibility and patient outcomes.

Having successfully established a strong technical foundation and advanced its product portfolio, the business is entering an exciting phase of development and commercialisation. They are now seeking a Development Scientist to support the progression of novel diagnostic products towards market launch.

The Role

This position will play a critical role within the product development team, focusing on the transition of technologies from research into commercially viable products. Working within a multidisciplinary scientific environment, you will design and execute development programmes, analyse data and contribute to the advancement of innovative diagnostic technologies. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of product development and be motivated by delivering scientific outcomes that ultimately support commercial success.

Main Duties

The successful candidate will support the development and commercialisation of next-generation diagnostic products.

• Design and execute development experiments to support product advancement.
• Optimise assays, protocols and development workflows.
• Analyse experimental data and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Support the progression of technologies from research through to commercialisation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across assay development, molecular biology and product development functions.

The Successful Candidate

• Degree or higher qualification in a Life Science discipline.
• Industry experience within biotechnology, diagnostics, medical devices or a related sector.
• Experience working within a product development environment.
• Strong experimental design, troubleshooting and data analysis capabilities.
• Experience with biological systems and ideally protein-based technologies.
• Self-motivated, commercially aware and comfortable taking ownership of development projects.
• Passion for translating scientific innovation into real-world products.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a growing and innovative diagnostics organisation.
• Involvement in products progressing towards commercial launch.
• Exposure to cutting-edge diagnostic and medical device technologies.
• Collaborative and multidisciplinary scientific environment.
• Significant opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Based in Little Chesterford on the Essex/Cambridgeshire border.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. That's why we're committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.