Senior Assay Scientist - Biotechnology in Birmingham)

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

Job summary

A Birmingham-based start-up in biotechnology is on the lookout for a Senior Assay Scientist to join their R&D team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in in vitro diagnostics and molecular biology techniques. This role involves developing rapid diagnostics tools, collaborating on technology integration, and contributing to product development. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to lead pivotal scientific projects.

Benefits

Highly competitive package

Qualifications

• Commercial experience in the in vitro diagnostics field is essential.
• PhD preferred; Master's candidates will also be considered.
• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate rapid in vitro diagnostics tools.
• Collaborate on assay and device integration activities.
• Support experimental planning and product development.

Skills

In vitro diagnostics experience

Molecular biology techniques

RT and qRT-PCR

Nucleic acid extraction and quantification

Education

PhD or Master's 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.

• 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.