R&D Associate Scientist, Cancer Diagnostics

Radiometer; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Leica Biosystems in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, is seeking an Associate Scientist to begin your industry career in a supportive R&D environment. You will generate and evaluate data, investigate potential projects, and contribute to development, verification and validation of new products, under guidance to build independence.

You will gain practical exposure to laboratory research, problem solving, and working within a regulated environment, reporting to an R&D Manager as part of the Newcastle team.

Qualifications

• Plan and organise work at a research level.
• Communicate clearly with team members and stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively within an R&D setting and deliver commitments.

Responsibilities

• Generate and evaluate antibodies and/or detection methodologies for in vitro diagnostic assays used in cancer diagnosis.
• Work as part of an R&D team to investigate project viability and contribute ideas to development activities.
• Plan and conduct laboratory work with guidance, generating reliable data and using existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Undertake literature searches, review existing products, use databases, and contribute to plans for product development, verification, and validation.
• Develop experience in histopathology, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, and microscopic interpretation of staining on tissue.

Skills

Planning & Organisation

Communication

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Biomedical Science degree

Job description

Leica Biosystems in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, is seeking an Associate Scientist to begin your industry career in a supportive R&D environment. You will generate and evaluate data, investigate potential projects, and contribute to development, verification and validation of new products, under guidance to build independence.

You will gain practical exposure to laboratory research, problem solving, and working within a regulated environment, reporting to an R&D Manager as part of the Newcastle team.