Senior Scientist I, Product Development (55075)

binx health; Broxmore Park; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare technology organization in England is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead the development and optimization of diagnostic tests within their Product Development team. This role demands strong laboratory skills, autonomous project management capabilities, and an innovative mindset in a collaborative environment. Candidates with a depth of experience in multiplex PCR and a good approach to problem-solving will excel. Strong communication, organization, and mentoring skills are essential. The position is based in Broxmore Park, UK.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in autonomously managing projects and mentoring junior staff members.
• Ability to produce and present technical data confidently.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop system-based nucleic acid assays.
• High quality execution of laboratory experiments.
• Prepare technical reports summarising project outcomes.

Skills

Strong laboratory-based background

Multiplex PCR assay development and optimisation knowledge

Experimental design and data analysis

Good organisational and time-management skills

Strong verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Word processing and spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

The position is within the Product Development team based in Trowbridge, UK developing and optimising tests for our novel and proprietary PoC Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) diagnostic platform, the binx io. Working within a team of scientists and engineers in an innovative and collaborative scientific environment, you will play a key part in contributing to the creation and development of a range of applications and assays. In addition, you will play an important role in maintaining an efficient and professional laboratory. This challenging role will involve devising and leading tactical projects within the IVD design and development process, such as creating and assessing new approaches to NAAT technologies, optimisation, and integration of NAATs into robust and reproducible IVD products. The Senior Scientist I will lead by example and cultivate a supportive, collaborative, and rigorous scientific culture. They will demonstrate in-depth knowledge and full understanding of area of specialisation, principles and practices within a professional discipline. They will assess unusual circumstances and use sophisticated analytical and problem-solving techniques to identify causes. They will resolve and assess a wide range of issues in creative ways and suggests variations in approach.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop system-based nucleic acid assays
• Compose well-structured and unbiased experimental plans
• High quality execution of laboratory experiments
• Prepare technical reports summarising project outcomes and findings that lead into design decisions
• Optimisation of assays to meet performance requirements and ensure patient safety
• Development/ preparation of quality system procedures and documentation
• Autonomous management of tactical projects
• Application of appropriate statistical tests to analyse experimental data
• Mentor junior technical staff

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or 2 years and a PhD.

Essential

• Strong laboratory-based background
• Proven ability to plan and run tactical technical projects independently and successfully
• A logical and methodical approach to solving problems and investigations
• Multiplex PCR assay development and optimisation knowledge
• Experimental design, data analysis, and effective communication of results
• Produce and present technical data confidently and to a high quality
• Strong verbal & written communication
• Self-motivated and willing to learn
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail & well organised
• Experience in autonomously managing projects
• Competent in word processing, spreadsheets, statistical analysis and use of databases

Advantageous

• MSc or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline
• Verification and validation of equipment or products
• Working within Quality Management and Regulatory frameworks
• Industrial NAAT IVD product development experience
• Experience of laboratory management, both managing laboratory staff, behavioural practice within a laboratory and equipment servicing etc.
• Experience mentoring junior staff members in technical experiments

binx health is a healthcare technology and diagnostics company focused on expanding access to care. The binx io is the world’s first FDA-cleared, CLIA‑waived, point‑of‑care platform for chlamydia and gonorrhea testing in both males and females. Our rapid, molecular platform brings rapid, accurate and convenient infectious disease testing to clinical settings nationwide. Our solutions have the ability to broaden access to care for millions and put proprietary testing solutions in the hands of clinicians everywhere. We work with universities, hospitals, clinics, public health departments, k-12 schools, employers and other organisations to provide patient‑centric solutions for their communities.

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