Data Scientist jobs in United Kingdom

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead diagnostic assay optimisation at their Cambridge campus. The role involves developing and validating cutting-edge diagnostics with a focus on IHC and scientific collaboration. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree, strong skills in regulatory compliance, and a passion for early-stage cancer research. This position offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical Science, Pathology, Molecular Biology or related field (MSc or equivalent experience).
• Deep expertise in IHC assay development, optimisation, and validation within a regulated laboratory environment.
• Experience with digital pathology and an interest in deploying computational pathology solutions.
• Hands-on experience performing diagnostic testing, including prospective clinical trial workflows and sample handling.
• Knowledge of quality systems and accreditation standards and corresponding documentation practices.
• Strong data integrity and documentation skills, with proficiency in writing validation protocols/reports and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and analytical validation of tissue and molecular diagnostics with a focus on IHC and digital pathology.
• Oversee prospective clinical testing to maintain sample integrity and ensure protocol compliance.
• Maintain audit readiness: write SOPs, manage inventory, and resolve deviations.
• Translate clinical and regulatory needs into validation plans; communicate risks and mitigations.
• Assess new technologies and plan deployment, define validation strategies, and set training.