Principal Scientist - FISH (Fluorescent In Situ Hybridisation)

ZipRecruiter; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Scientist specializing in FISH diagnostics to join their Quality Control team. This on-site role offers a unique opportunity to lead projects that validate new products and ensure compliance with industry standards. With a focus on mentorship and collaboration, you will utilize your expertise in FISH and histology to make a significant impact in patient diagnostics. The company provides a dynamic work environment, excellent career development prospects, and a competitive remuneration package, including private medical and dental benefits, ensuring your contributions are well rewarded.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Bonus scheme

Company pension

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of FISH assays and practical use.
• Experience with industry quality standards like ISO 13485.

Responsibilities

• Lead QC validation projects for new products.
• Conduct testing ensuring quality compliance.
• Support product development cycle across teams.

Skills

FISH diagnostics

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Quality management systems

Problem-solving

Education

PhD in a relevant biological discipline

MSc in a relevant biological discipline

Job description

Job Description

Principal Scientist – FISH (Fluorescent In Situ Hybridisation)

Location: Newcastle (On-site position)

Sector: Quality Control

Salary: £50,000-£60,000

Our client is a global leader in health diagnostic tools and services, specialising in providing easy-to-use diagnostics to improve patients’ lives. Due to company expansion, they are now seeking an experienced Principal Scientist to join as the subject matter expert (SME) on Fluorescent In Situ Hybridisation (FISH) and support quality control for product performance.

The role:

Working as part of the Quality Control (QC) team, this is a fully onsite position. The role does not involve direct line management but includes managing ongoing projects, mentorship, and supervision.

Core responsibilities include:

1. Lead projects through effective planning, organisation, and implementation to successfully deliver QC validation of new products.
2. Utilise expertise in FISH diagnostics to conduct testing ensuring quality compliance.
3. Conduct practical tests for effective IHC/FISH staining techniques.
4. Undertake slide screening of Class I, II, and III medical device products.
5. Support cross-functional teams to ensure smooth progression of the product development cycle.

Suitable applicants:

As this position requires expertise in FISH assays, candidates must have a deep understanding of FISH as a diagnostic tool, including practical use and assay development.

Additional technical requirements include:

• Strong Histology and Immunohistochemistry background with practical biomedical industry experience.
• Experience with industry quality standards (e.g., ISO 13485) and quality management systems.
• Experience in implementing quality documentation and procedures.
• Knowledge of design controls for regulated products.
• Ideally, educated to PhD or MSc in a relevant biological discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Excellent communication skills and a problem-solving approach to challenges.

Offering:

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic work environment with excellent career development prospects and the chance to make a real impact in patient diagnostics. Our client offers a permanent position with a remuneration package of £50,000-£60,000 (dependent on experience) along with a competitive benefits package, including private medical/dental, bonus scheme, company pension, and additional flexible benefits.