Senior Staff Reagents Development Scientist

Werfen; Bedford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostic company in Bedford is hiring a Senior Staff Reagents Development Scientist to leverage DFSS principles for product development. This role includes optimizing formulations and mentoring junior scientists. Candidates should have a BS degree with preferred MS/PhD and DFSS certification, along with 10 years in IVD development. The position fosters collaboration and communication across teams, contributing to innovative diagnostic solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years work experience in IVD product development.
• Experience applying DFSS/DMAIC methodologies to design and develop new in vitro diagnostic platforms.
• Strong presentation and general communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply established DFSS principles and tools to new product development for Hemostasis.
• Drive formulation optimization with R&D teams.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders.

Skills

Technical leadership

Problem solving skills

Effective time management

Building cross-functional relationships

Effective communication

Statistical analysis

Exploratory data analysis

Data representation

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Education

BS degree

MS or PhD preferred

DFSS green or black belt certification

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Werfen

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Bedford, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Overview

The Senior Staff Reagents Development Scientist will leverage Designing for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools and principles to drive robust product design/development. This individual will employ advanced experimental design principles (e.g., DOE) to optimize reagent formulations. In collaboration with Operations/Product Support and System Engineering, this individual will ensure formulations are robust to manufacturing tolerances and system noise(s). This individual will serve as a DFSS champion and mentor.

Responsibilities

• Applies established DFSS principles and tools to new product development in the Hemostasis and Acute Care Business Unit
• Drives formulation optimization in collaboration with the R&D project teams
• Drives critical parameter management studies for new products
• In collaboration with the R&D project teams and Medical Affairs/Clinical, designs and executes Monte Carlo simulations to predict clinical performance against predicates/reference tests
• Frequently communicates project status to stakeholders and across organization.
• Champions and mentors junior scientists on the use of DFSS tools/principles
• Assist in formulation optimization when design changes are required for on-market Hemostasis products
• In collaboration with the R&D and product support team, assist in QC method development for new products
• May direct the work of other personnel.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Networking/Key relationships

• Responsible for cross-functional collaboration to identify and implement technical solutions for new product development, sustaining, and life cycle management products.
• Frequent inter-organizational and outside contacts. May represent the company to outside organizations on technical issues

Skill and Capabilities

• Technical leadership, problem solving skills, effective time management, effective in building cross-functional relationships and effective communication.
• Experience in statistical analysis, exploratory data analysis, and data representation
• Experience applying DFSS/DMAIC methodologies to design and develop new in vitro diagnostic platforms
• Strong presentation and general communication skills, ability to work in teams

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience for the position:

• Minimum of a BS degree, MS or PhD preferred.
• DFSS green or black belt certification required.
• Minimum of 10 years work experience in IVD product development

Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.

Travel Requirments

• Up to 5%.

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact for assistance.

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