Senior Scientist, Automated Pathogen Diagnostics

Ellison Institute of Technology; Oxford; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Annual Bonus

Pension - employer contribution 7.5%

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) seeks a Senior Scientist, Automated Diagnostic Systems, to develop a novel device-based metagenomic pathogen detection platform within the Pathogen Programme. You will translate molecular biology workflows into automated, integrated diagnostic systems and lead DoE-driven optimization across fluids, reagents, and architecture.

You will collaborate with engineers, chemists, and scientists to reduce technical risk from concept to prototype, advancing automated

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Experience developing molecular biology workflows in industrial or translational R&D environments.
• Proven track record automating molecular biology workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute robust experiments to generate high-quality data.
• Translate biology workflows into automated diagnostic processes.
• Apply DoE and quantitative methods to optimise performance.
• Develop metrics and analytical frameworks to support iterative development.
• Identify bottlenecks and failure modes across workflows.
• Generate insights guiding device architecture and system design.
• Improve assay robustness, reproducibility, and scalability.
• Collaborate with biologists, chemists, and engineers to integrate workflows.
• Provide technical leadership by defining experimental strategies.

Skills

Molecular biology

Automation

DoE design

Analytical development

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Leadership

Education

PhD in Biotechnology/biochemistry/biomedical engineering

Industry R&D experience

Tools

Cartridge-based platforms

NGS sequencing

Job description

Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) seeks a Senior Scientist, Automated Diagnostic Systems, to develop a novel device-based metagenomic pathogen detection platform within the Pathogen Programme. You will translate molecular biology workflows into automated, integrated diagnostic systems and lead DoE-driven optimization across fluids, reagents, and architecture.

You will collaborate with engineers, chemists, and scientists to reduce technical risk from concept to prototype, advancing automated