Senior Scientist, Technical Operations Diagnostics Scaleup

GRAIL; North East; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company is seeking a Senior Scientist in Technical Operations in the North East of England. The role entails supporting lab operations, introducing new diagnostic products, and optimizing workflows in a high-throughput environment. Candidates should have a PhD and experience with clinical laboratory processes and regulatory standards. A competitive salary package, including bonuses and benefits, is offered to the right candidate.

Benefits

Flexible time-off

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mindfulness offerings

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technology transfer of assays.
• Direct experience with end-to-end clinical workflows.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards including CLIA and FDA.

Responsibilities

• Lead process troubleshooting and resolution for technical challenges.
• Monitor process performance and contribute to improvement strategies.
• Support transfer and implementation of new assays into production.

Skills

High-throughput laboratory automation

Technical documentation

Data analytics tools (e.g., JMP, R, Python)

Process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Kaizen)

Collaboration across teams

Education

PhD in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

Laboratory information management systems (LIMS)

MES

Job description

A healthcare company is seeking a Senior Scientist in Technical Operations in the North East of England. The role entails supporting lab operations, introducing new diagnostic products, and optimizing workflows in a high-throughput environment. Candidates should have a PhD and experience with clinical laboratory processes and regulatory standards. A competitive salary package, including bonuses and benefits, is offered to the right candidate.