Senior R&D Scientist

Cypartners; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CY Partners is recruiting a Senior R&D Scientist for a diagnostics organisation leading point-of-care testing. You will play a senior, hands-on role, owning experiments from feasibility through scale-up and supporting transfer into manufacturing while mentoring other scientists.

You’ll work in a collaborative R&D environment, delivering a diverse pipeline and contributing to cross-functional teams, driving technical ownership and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Essential: relevant scientific degree and strong immunoassay knowledge.
• Proven ability to plan and deliver R&D experiments with robust data handling.
• Excellent documentation and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead experimental work packages to deliver milestones on time.
• Act as technical expert in lateral flow assay design and development.
• Drive improvements in assay development methods and approaches.
• Review and approve experimental data and technical reports.
• Support assay development from feasibility through scale-up and manufacturing transfer.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and Project teams.
• Present data to internal and external stakeholders.
• Write and review SOPs in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Support audits, supplier discussions and input into marketing materials.
• Coach junior scientists and new starters; own department best practices.

Skills

Relevant scientific degree

Immunoassays & diagnostic technologies

Experimental R&D planning

Data analysis & reporting

Attention to detail & documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

Higher degree (desirable)

Job description

CY Partners is supporting a growing diagnostics organisation operating at the forefront of point of care testing, as they look to appoint a Senior R&D Scientist into their expanding R&D team.

This is a senior, hands on scientific role with genuine influence. You’ll play a key part in developing diagnostic products from early feasibility through to scale up and transfer into manufacturing, while also supporting and mentoring other scientists within the team.

The opportunity

You’ll be working within a collaborative, commercially focused R&D environment, contributing to a diverse pipeline of diagnostic development projects for both internal product development and external partners.

This role suits someone who enjoys technical ownership, thrives on problem solving and wants to see their work progress beyond the lab and into real world application.

What you’ll be doing

• Planning and leading experimental work packages to deliver technical milestones on time
• Acting as a technical expert in lateral flow assay design and development
• Driving improvements in assay development methods and technical approaches
• Reviewing and approving experimental data and technical reports
• Supporting assay development from feasibility through scale-up and manufacturing transfer
• Working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and Project teams
• Preparing, analysing and presenting data to internal and external stakeholders
• Writing and reviewing SOPs in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 requirements
• Supporting audits, supplier discussions and technical input into marketing materials
• Coaching and supporting junior scientists and new starters
• Taking ownership of equipment, processes and best practice within the department

What we’re looking for

Essential

• A relevant scientific degree
• Strong understanding of immunoassays and diagnostic technologies
• Proven experience planning and delivering experimental R&D work
• Strong data analysis and reporting capability
• High attention to detail and robust documentation standards

Desirable

• A higher degree
• Experience working in a regulated environment (ISO 13485 / ISO 9001)
• Track record of delivering technical projects through to completion

Why consider this role?

• Exposure to innovative point of care diagnostic development
• A senior technical role with real ownership and influence
• Clear visibility of work progressing into manufacturing and market
• Collaborative, forward thinking culture that values expertise and initiative
• Opportunities to engage with customers, suppliers and external partners

This search is being managed on a confidential basis. Full details of the organisation will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

Applicants must have the right to work permanently in the UK.