Scientist

Singular: Building Brilliant Biotechs; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Singular: Building Brilliant Biotechs is seeking a Scientist I (Molecular Assay Development) in Guildford. The role involves executing molecular biology workflows and optimising assays, requiring strong hands-on experience in PCR, NGS, or digital PCR.

Ideal candidates will hold an MSc or PhD in Molecular Biology with 1-2 years' experience in assay development or diagnostics. This position demands on-site work for 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in molecular assay development or diagnostics.
• Hands-on expertise in PCR, NGS, and/or digital PCR.

Responsibilities

• Execute molecular biology workflows including PCR, qPCR, dPCR, and NGS.
• Design and optimise molecular assays for sensitivity and reproducibility.
• Perform analytical validation (LoD, specificity, precision, linearity).

Skills

PCR

NGS

digital PCR

molecular assay development

analytical validation

Education

MSc or PhD in Molecular Biology or related discipline

Job description

Scientist I (Molecular Assay Development)

You are an early-career molecular biologist with strong hands-on experience in PCR, NGS, or digital PCR. You enjoy building assays, optimising workflows, and working with complex biological samples.

We are partnered with a Guildford-based diagnostics company developing advanced molecular and multi-omic assays to detect rare cancer signals. Their work sits at the forefront of liquid biopsy and translational diagnostics, integrating cutting-edge biology with a regulated development pathway.

As Scientist I – Molecular Assay Development, you will play an active role in designing, optimising, and validating DNA/RNA-based assays. This is a highly practical, lab-based role with real ownership and exposure to the full assay development lifecycle.

Key responsibilities:

• Execute molecular biology workflows including PCR, qPCR, dPCR, and NGS
• Design and optimise molecular assays for sensitivity and reproducibility
• Perform analytical validation (LoD, specificity, precision, linearity)

About you:

• MSc or PhD in Molecular Biology or related discipline
• 1–2 years’ experience in molecular assay development or diagnostics
• Hands-on expertise in PCR, NGS and/or digital PCR

Location: Guildford (5 days onsite)

Level: Scientist I

If you are excited by building high-performance molecular assays in a clinically relevant setting, apply now.