Senior Assay Scientist - Biotechnology

Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology start-up in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Assay Scientist to lead their R&D team in developing rapid in vitro diagnostics tools. The role involves direct collaboration with scientists and engineers, focusing on experimental planning, system improvements, and technology transfer to manufacturing. Ideal candidates should have hands-on experience in the in vitro diagnostics field and a PhD or equivalent qualification. The company offers a competitive package and the opportunity to shape the R&D direction of the start-up.

Benefits

Highly competitive package

Qualifications

• Experience with RT and qRT-PCR techniques.
• Familiarity with nucleic acid extraction and quantification.
• Ability to support assay and device integration activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate rapid in vitro diagnostics tools.
• Participate in experimental planning and system improvement.
• Collaborate with science and engineering teams.

Skills

Hands-on experience in in vitro diagnostics

Knowledge of molecular biology techniques

Education

PhD or Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Senior Assay Scientist - Biotechnology

Newton Colmore have partnered with an exciting start-up in Birmingham who are looking for a senior assay development scientist to join their fledgling team.

Upon joining the company, the Assay Development Scientist, reporting directly to the Head of R&D, you will be part of the scientific R&D team, working towards the development and evaluation of rapid in vitro diagnostics tools as the company undertake development and transfer to manufacture activities.

You will work across standard and next‑generation technologies, collaborating with other science and engineering teams to support assay and device integration activities and generate performance evaluation data. You will be contributing to experimental planning, system improvement and product development in addition to providing support and advice to fellow scientists and engineers.

To be considered for this exciting role you will need to have the following;

• Hands‑on, commercially experienced with the in vitro diagnostics field.
• Ideally educated to PhD level but we will consider Master's level candidates.
• Experience and knowledge of molecular biology techniques including RT and qRT‑PCR, nucleic acid extraction and quantification.

In exchange for your skills and expertise, the company offers a highly competitive package and the chance to lead a start‑up's R&D team and bring the technology to life.

For more information, please call Matthew Lowdon of Newton Colmore Consulting on 0121 268 2240 or make an application and one of our team will be in touch.