Research And Development Scientist

BioChek - Smart Veterinary Diagnostics; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BioChek is seeking an R&D Scientist I to join the Research & Development team in Bracknell. This hands-on role focuses on BioChek’s established ELISA portfolio and new assay development.

You will independently plan and deliver experiments, analyse data, and provide leadership to R&D Technicians. You’ll own projects from planning to reporting, driving improvements in assay performance and communicating findings to internal and external audiences.

Qualifications

• BSc in a relevant scientific discipline and industrial R&D experience
• Hands-on ELISA design and development experience
• Experience planning, executing and reporting R&D projects

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and conduct laboratory experiments
• Lead and support a team of R&D Technicians
• Analyse results and report findings to internal and external audiences
• Provide technical guidance to other departments and improve assay performance
• Present scientific data to audiences and contribute to technical discussions

Skills

ELISA design

R&D experience

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

BSc in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Protein purification

Conjugation techniques

Job description

R&D Scientist I Bracknell I Onsite I £Competitive

We’re recruiting for an R&D Scientist to join BioChek’s Research & Development team, working across its established ELISA portfolio as well as new assay developments. This is a hands‑on scientific role for someone with strong industrial R&D experience who can independently plan and deliver experimental work, analyse and present data, and contribute ideas to improve assay performance. You’ll also provide technical guidance across the business and lead and support a team of R&D Technicians.

The Role

As an R&D Scientist, you’ll take ownership of projects and experimental work with minimal guidance, supporting both the maintenance of BioChek’s existing ELISA portfolio and the development of new products.

You’ll be involved throughout the experimental process, from planning and conducting studies through to analysing results, reporting findings and presenting data to internal and external audiences. You’ll also use your technical expertise to advise colleagues, identify opportunities to improve assay performance and provide leadership and guidance to R&D Technicians.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning, designing and conducting laboratory experiments
• Taking ownership of R&D projects, working with a high degree of independence and in line with current SOPs
• Supporting the maintenance and development of ELISA assays
• Processing, analysing and interpreting experimental results and dataProducing clear project reports and communicating findings
• Presenting scientific data to internal and external audiences
• Providing technical advice and expertise to other departments
• Identifying and recommending ways to improve assay performance
• Contributing to weekly R&D meetings and wider technical discussions
• Carrying out conjugation and purification procedures
• Leading, supporting and guiding a team of R&D Technicians

What We’re Looking For

• You’ll have practical experience in the design and development of ELISA assays, as well as experience taking projects through experimental planning, execution, analysis and reporting.
• A BSc in a relevant scientific discipline, together with existing industrial experience within an R&D environment.
• Hands‑on ELISA design and development experience
• Experience running and reporting R&D projects
• Strong experimental planning and analytical skills
• Confidence interpreting data and applying statistical approaches
• Strong scientific report‑writing skills
• The ability to communicate and present scientific data to a range of audiences
• Good organisational and time‑management skills
• A proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong communication skills and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
• Confidence using Microsoft Office
• A reliable and professional approach to your work

Experience with protein purification and conjugation techniques would be advantageous, rather than essential.

Important – Right to Work

BioChek (UK) Limited is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Only applicants who already have the permanent right to work in the UK without requiring current or future sponsorship will be considered.