Senior Development Scientist Sensors

Integrated Graphene Ltd; Stirling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology firm in Stirling is seeking a Senior Development Scientist to join its Sensors & Assay Development team. This role involves developing advanced biosensors using proprietary technology and requires expertise in electrochemical biosensors and a strong focus on innovation. Candidates should hold a relevant PhD or master's degree and have hands-on experience in a professional scientific environment. The position offers competitive pay and benefits including 33 days annual leave.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Life insurance

Income protection

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience with electrochemical biosensors.
• Ability to design, execute and interpret complex experiments.
• Experience in bio-functionalization or assay development.
• Methodical approach to experimentation and data analysis skills.
• Understanding of GLP and experience in a regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific input into product and process developments.
• Design and execute advanced electrochemical experiments.
• Develop next-generation Gii-based sensors for diagnostics.
• Document experimental work and maintain high standards.

Skills

Electrochemical biosensors

Experimental design

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Education

PhD in a relevant scientific discipline

Master's degree with relevant industry experience

Job description

Senior Development Scientist Sensors

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iGii has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Development Scientist to join the Sensors & Assay Development team, developing High Sensitivity Low-Cost biosensors on our proprietary Gii™ technology.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Development Scientist to join a high-growth environment with a fast-paced and collaborative culture where you will work with some fantastic customers conducting research at the forefront of science and technology.

Purpose

The Senior Development Scientist will play a pivotal role in the development of diagnostic assays on our proprietary Gii-Sens™ technology. Your main accountabilities will be:

• Sensors Application Development
• Sensors Expertise
• Experimental Planning and Execution
• Data Analysis
• Technical Reports

What you will do

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide scientific input into product and process developments to ensure optimum performance as well as client satisfaction
• Design and execute advanced electrochemical experiments, aligning methodologies with project goals and innovation targets
• Develop next-generation Gii-based sensors for in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) applications
• Drive experimental designs to make robust technical decisions
• Design and develop wet assay chemistries and translate their analytical performance characteristics into scalable dry assays while ensuring analytical performance and reliability
• Document experimental work with precision, maintaining high standards of reproducibility and traceability; prepare high-quality technical documentation including standard operating procedures and reports
• Staying up to date with current trends in IVD assay development through routine review of scientific literature
• Support and mentor other development scientists and the wider team with delivery of key assay performance parameters as defined by goal-setting process

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking scientist with a strong foundation in electrochemical biosensors and a passion for innovation in diagnostics. The ideal candidate will bring not only technical expertise but also a collaborative mindset and a drive to make meaningful contributions in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

• Proven hands-on experience with electrochemical biosensors particularly in biomedical diagnostics applications.
• Strong ability to design, execute and interpret complex experiments with a focus on innovation and problem-solving.
• Experience in working within wider R&D projects within bio-functionalization or assay development.
• A self-sufficient individual capable of applying and evaluating appropriate electrochemical techniques and characterisation applicable to biosensors.
• A rigorous and methodical approach to experimentation, with excellent data analysis and documentation skills.
• Solid understanding of GLP and standard laboratory techniques and practices, and experience working within a regulatory environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex scientific findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstration of continuous learning, professional development and scientific curiosity.

Successful candidates will hold a PhD in a relevant scientific discipline (biology, biochemistry, analytical/forensic chemistry etc.) and/or a master's degree with relevant industry experience.

They will also have experience within a professional scientific environment in recent years, either as a recent PhD graduate candidate or a holder of master's degree with through work experience in a similar role.

What we offer

This role is offered as a full-time position, working hours are 37.5 hours per week. Please talk to us about alternative working arrangements.

In addition to a competitive salary with a focus on growth and development, we offer 33 days annual leave (statutory days included), life insurance, income protection, training opportunities and flexible working hours.

We take great pride in being social and building a sense of community. We meet regularly as a Company and as teams, sharing ideas over breakfast or lunch and recognise milestones at a team and individual level.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities; this role is eligible for sponsorship in the UK, subject to meeting the UK Visa and Immigration criteria.

We are scaling up rapidly and value our culture, you will shape the company's future innovation capabilities through your ideas and skill set. Join us now to shape your career.

Where we are

We are based in Stirling in central Scotland, a city with rich historical significance. As well as being historic, Stirling is in a great position for quick access to Edinburgh and Glasgow by public transport. It also has easy access to the Highlands and rural Scotland.

Apply because you want

• Work with a diverse, international team on a challenge that will positively impact the world.
• Join a mission-driven company that's focused on delivering far better and more sustainable products
• Join a high growth company and put some big wins on your CV wherever you are in your career.
• Surround yourself with very smart, open, curious, and action-oriented people with opportunities to learn at every turn.

We have a range of customers from a variety of backgrounds, industries and locations. Therefore, we are searching for a diverse group of talented individuals who are passionate about what they do to collaborate and produce the best possible work for our consumers.

What happens next

If this sounds like the role and company for you, apply by following the link. Interviews are expected to begin from middle of November 2025 with a desired onboarding date early Q1 2025.

If you are successfully selected for interview, this is broken down into two stages:

• Stage 1: An introductory remote discussion with the hiring managers, typically lasting forty‑five minutes. An opportunity to find out more about the role and tell the team a bit about your background and experience, with the option to visually present and talk through your experience if you would like.
• Stage 2: If successful in the first stage interview, we will invite you to attend a stage two interview within our office space in Stirling. You will get to see our lab spaces and meet some more of the R&D team, followed by a few technical challenges and a short round of competency-based questioning. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments required to the interview process, please let us know upon application any requirements.

We will close the application link to the role once we have received an ample talent pool full of superstar applicants. Don't worry though, if you like the look of the role but need a little longer to perfect your application, just get in touch at [e-mail] and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements.

The Company

iGii are a world‑class team of technologists, scientists, engineers, product developers. We produce Gii, our pure, porous, 3D carbon nanostructure with extraordinary properties.

Gii offers a highly sensitive, sustainable material for sensors and is being used in point‑of‑care diagnostics. The novel properties of Gii allow it to be incorporated into devices across a range of sectors, from automotive to electronics. We have previously used Gii as a component in heating elements, thermocouple, electrodes and EMI shields.