IVD Scientist – Biomarker & NGS Validation

ARC Regulatory Ltd.; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ARC Regulatory combines specialist IVD/CDx clinical research expertise with laboratory services and software solutions to support Sponsors across the clinical trial lifecycle and accelerate global precision medicine studies.

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the Associate IVD Scientist will support assay development, verification and validation, alongside clinical trial sample testing and laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• BSc in Biological Sciences or related field.
• At least two years' laboratory experience.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques such as PCR.
• Experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS).
• Understanding of assay verification and validation principles.
• Awareness of quality and regulatory requirements in labs.
• Ability to record, analyse and report scientific data accurately.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Commitment to learning and developing technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support optimisation, verification and validation of molecular diagnostic assays, including NGS and PCR.
• Perform biomarker testing and sample analysis ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Analyse experimental results and contribute to scientific reports and project documentation.
• Maintain accurate, complete laboratory records per quality systems.
• Carry out activities in line with regulatory requirements and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with Laboratory, Quality, Regulatory and Research Operations teams.
• Participate in training to develop assay validation, diagnostic development and operations.
• Keep informed of developments in molecular diagnostics and precision medicine.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes and efficiency.

Skills

Lab experience

PCR techniques

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

BSc in Biological Sciences

Tools

NGS platforms

Job description

ARC Regulatory combines specialist IVD/CDx clinical research expertise with laboratory services and software solutions to support Sponsors across the clinical trial lifecycle and accelerate global precision medicine studies.

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the Associate IVD Scientist will support assay development, verification and validation, alongside clinical trial sample testing and laboratory operations.