Senior R&D Research Associate (Lab-Based, R&D Support)

Meridian Bioscience International Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life science company in London is looking for a Senior Research Associate to contribute to exciting molecular product development projects. The role involves routine laboratory work, technical support, and collaboration within an innovative R&D team. Ideal candidates are well-organized individuals with expertise in molecular biology technologies, ready to enhance research outcomes and streamline processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in molecular biology technologies (e.g., PCR, NGS)
• Highly organised and self-motivated individual

Responsibilities

• Execute experimental work as per project leader’s guidance
• Prepare buffers and R&D reagents
• Maintain accurate laboratory records

Skills

Problem-solving

Molecular biology technologies

Attention to detail

Education

MSc or equivalent in Life Science

Job description

About Meridian

Meridian Bioscience is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals that help drive our vision.Our innovative culture will allow interested candidates to discover and create, through collaboration, cutting edge solutions to tough problems.

Job Summary

Meridian Bioscience is seeking a Senior Research Associate to join the R&D team at our site in London, UK.

The Senior Research Associate will work alongside our team of Senior Scientists and Scientists in a supporting capacity. In this role, they will facilitate the new molecular product development efforts of the R&D team by performing routine laboratory work and experimental work across various projects.

This role is fully laboratory based, with the successful candidate reporting directly to the R&D Team Leader. It is well suited to candidates with strong bench skills who are looking for a collaborative, enabling role within an innovative R&D environment.

Key Duties

• Execute experimental work in agreement with the project leader

• Provide technical support on a variety of scientific projects

• Preparation of buffers and R&D reagents

• Follow internal SOPs

• Contribute towards general documentation and products literature

• Keep accurate laboratory records

• Work to ISO13485 standards and understand their requirements

• Participation in R&D meetings

• Participation in maintaining routine tidiness of the laboratory

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience in molecular biology technologies (e.g. end-point PCR, real-time PCR, LAMP, NGS), including assay design and interpretation of data
• Problem-solving skills and ability to adapt quickly to changes in project requirements
• Highly organised and self-motivated individual with good attention to detail

Desirable:

• Experience of working within ISO13485 standards
• Knowledge and experience with lyophilization processesExperience in assay development and optimization
• Experience in protein chemistry (protein expression and purification, enzyme activity)
• MSc or equivalent experience in a Life Science or related discipline
• Experience in an active research laboratory or equivalent industrial environment