Senior Scientist

Hartmann Young; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading molecular diagnostics company in London is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead the design and development of PCR and LAMP-based assays for pathogen detection. The role involves hands-on lab work, optimizing assays, and collaborating with junior scientists. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in molecular assay design. This position offers a dynamic environment in a rapidly growing company.

Qualifications

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genomics, or related field.
• 5+ years of molecular assay design experience (especially LAMP and PCR).
• Strong background in primer design, sequence analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise sensitive LAMP and PCR assays.
• Independently plan and execute structured experiments, from concept to validation.
• Collaborate with junior scientists while remaining hands-on in the lab.

Skills

Molecular assay design

Bioinformatics tools

Primer design

Experimental design

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology or related field

Tools

PCR

LAMP

Bioinformatics software

Job description

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A well-funded and award-winning molecular diagnostics company is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead the design and development of PCR and LAMP-based assays for pathogen detection. The company has over a dozen assays currently in development and is scaling its team as it expands its product portfolio.

This is a hands-on lab-based role, ideal for an experienced molecular biologist who enjoys experimental design, assay optimisation, and high-impact innovation. You’ll be central to building a new generation of diagnostics, supported by in-house sequencing and data processing infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise sensitive LAMP and PCR assays
• Lead primer design, selection, and in silico specificity analysis
• Independently plan and execute structured experiments, from concept to validation
• Process and interpret sequence data (e.g. from platforms like Oxford Nanopore)
• Conduct bioinformatics-driven assay evaluation and troubleshoot design challenges
• Collaborate with junior scientists while remaining hands-on in the lab
• Support QC and reagent prep for regulated diagnostic workflows

About You

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genomics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of molecular assay design experience (especially LAMP and PCR)
• Strong background in primer design, sequence analysis, and molecular reaction optimisation
• Skilled in bioinformatics tools and comfortable with large data sets
• Experience working to regulatory standards (e.g. ISO 13485, IVDR)
• Motivated, organised, and confident presenting experimental data to cross-functional teams
• Comfortable working on-site in a wet lab 4–5 days per week

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science and Research

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