PCR Diagnostics Senior Scientist — Lead & Deliver

Yourgene Health; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Yourgene Health, part of the Novacyt Group, is recruiting a Senior Scientist for the PCR Diagnostics Team in Manchester Science Park. You will lead tactical delivery and development of PCR-based in vitro diagnostic products, managing projects to ISO 13485/IVDR standards and coordinating with the Team Leader.

The role demands extensive molecular biology expertise, strong data analysis and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality diagnostics on tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in a life science such as molecular biology, biochemistry or genetics.
• Typically 7+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in development, verification and validation of molecular diagnostics assays per CE/IVDR.
• Hands-on PCR assay experience including primer/probe design and bioinformatics tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory technology development using PCR and qPCR.
• Independently design and execute experimental procedures.
• Collaborate within the team, troubleshoot and propose next steps.
• Analyse data and provide conclusions with technical solutions.
• Maintain documentation per ISO 13485 and company QA systems.
• Lead cross-functional projects and plan tactical delivery.
• Support resource planning and development of SOPs, flows and reports.
• Ensure studies are well planned, documented and meet acceptance criteria.

Skills

Molecular biology expertise

Analytical thinking

Scientific communication

Project leadership

Education

Degree in life science (molecular biology / biochemistry / genetics)

Tools

PCR

qPCR

dPCR

Isothermal PCR

Bioinformatics (Geneious)

Microsoft Office

JMP

Job description

Yourgene Health, part of the Novacyt Group, is recruiting a Senior Scientist for the PCR Diagnostics Team in Manchester Science Park. You will lead tactical delivery and development of PCR-based in vitro diagnostic products, managing projects to ISO 13485/IVDR standards and coordinating with the Team Leader.

The role demands extensive molecular biology expertise, strong data analysis and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality diagnostics on tight timelines.