Senior Assay Scientist – Biotechnology

Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology start-up in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Assay Scientist to lead its R&D efforts in developing rapid in vitro diagnostics tools. This role involves working with advanced technologies, collaborating across teams, and contributing to product development. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in the in vitro diagnostics field, preferably with a PhD or Master’s degree, and experience in molecular biology techniques. The position offers a competitive package and the opportunity to significantly impact the start-up's growth.

Benefits

Highly competitive package

Opportunity to lead R&D team

Qualifications

• Hands-on, commercially experienced in the in vitro diagnostics field.
• Ideally educated to PhD level, but Master’s level candidates considered.
• Experience in molecular biology techniques including RT and qRT-PCR.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate rapid in vitro diagnostics tools.
• Collaborate with science and engineering teams for assay integration.
• Contribute to experimental planning and product development.

Skills

Hands-on experience with in vitro diagnostics

Experience with molecular biology techniques

Knowledge of RT and qRT-PCR

Nucleic acid extraction and quantification

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in 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, commercial 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 offer 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.

Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist recruiter operating within the medical devices and biotechnology sectors. We have over ten years worth of expertise of placing candidates with our clients, globally. Our sole aim is to utilise this expertise to maximise your chances of securing your ideal role.

Key words: Assay Development, Biotechnology, In Vitro Diagnostics, IVD, Microbiology, Molecular Biology.