Senior Scientist

Cypartners; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CY Partners is seeking a Senior R&D Scientist to join its diagnostics team. You will lead experimental programmes from feasibility through assay development, optimisation, scale-up and transfer into manufacturing, contributing to innovative point-of-care products.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on lateral flow and immunoassay development experience, strong data interpretation and excellent scientific communication within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences discipline.
• Hands-on experience developing lateral flow assays.
• Strong understanding of immunoassay development.
• Experience designing complex experimental programmes.
• Excellent data analysis and scientific reporting skills.
• Experience in diagnostics, biotechnology, medical devices or life sciences sectors.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and execute experimental programmes to support product development.
• Independently lead technical investigations and develop solutions to complex scientific challenges.
• Develop and optimise lateral flow assays and immunoassay-based diagnostic products.
• Analyse, interpret and present scientific data to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and Project Management teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Prepare, review and approve technical reports, protocols, SOPs and development documentation.
• Contribute to design control activities and product development documentation, including Design History Files (DHF).
• Support product transfer and scale-up activities into manufacturing.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentorship to scientists within the R&D team.
• Identify opportunities to improve development processes and technical methodologies.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and scientific developments within the diagnostics industry.

Skills

Lateral flow assays

Immunoassay development

Data analysis

Scientific reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biomedical Sciences or related

PhD in Immunology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences or related

Job description

Senior R&D Scientist

CY Partners is partnering with an established and growing diagnostics organisation to hire a Senior R&D Scientist for its growing R&D team..

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced scientist to play a key role in the development of innovative point-of-care diagnostic products. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will contribute to projects from early-stage feasibility through assay development, optimisation, scale-up and transfer into manufacturing.

The successful candidate will bring strong assay development expertise, a collaborative approach to problem solving and a passion for delivering high-quality scientific outcomes in a fast-paced development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, plan and execute experimental programmes to support product development projects.
• Independently lead technical investigations and develop solutions to complex scientific challenges.
• Develop and optimise lateral flow assays and immunoassay-based diagnostic products.
• Analyse, interpret and present scientific data to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and Project Management teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Prepare, review and approve technical reports, protocols, SOPs and development documentation.
• Contribute to design control activities and product development documentation, including Design History Files (DHF).
• Support product transfer and scale-up activities into manufacturing.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentorship to scientists within the R&D team.
• Identify opportunities to improve development processes and technical methodologies.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and scientific developments within the diagnostics industry.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biomedical Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience developing lateral flow assays.
• Strong understanding of immunoassay development and diagnostic technologies.
• Experience designing and executing complex experimental programmes.
• Strong data analysis, interpretation and scientific reporting skills.
• Experience working within the diagnostics, biotechnology, medical device or life sciences sectors.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and project timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology or a related scientific discipline.
• Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and significant industry experience in diagnostic product development.
• Experience working within a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of Design History Files (DHF), design control processes and quality management systems.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and medical device development requirements.
• Experience leading technical projects and mentoring junior scientists.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on innovative diagnostic technologies with real-world impact.
• Exposure to the full product development lifecycle, from concept through commercialisation.
• Collaborative and science-led working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of products that can make a meaningful difference to patients and healthcare providers.
• Career development opportunities within a growing organisation.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.