Job Description

Senior Scientist - Assay Development

Location: Bath

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Scientist to join an innovative healthcare technology company developing next generation molecular diagnostic solutions.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary Product Development team, you will play a key role in the development and optimisation of novel diagnostic assays for a proprietary point-of-care testing platform. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of technical projects, contribute to cutting-edge product development and help bring impactful healthcare technologies to market.

The Role

As a Senior Scientist, you will lead a focused technical project aimed at developing and optimising thermal cycling and detection parameters for a multiplex PCR assay. You will be responsible for designing experiments, analysing complex data, drawing meaningful conclusions and driving projects forward independently.

You will work closely with scientists and engineers in a collaborative environment while also mentoring junior members of the team and helping to maintain high scientific standards across the laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

Design and execute experimental plans to achieve project objectives

Lead assay development and optimisation activities

Generate high-quality experimental data and technical reports

Analyse results using appropriate statistical methods

Present findings and recommendations to support development decisions

Manage technical projects with minimal supervision

Ensure laboratory activities are conducted efficiently and professionally

Support and mentor junior scientists

Contribute to a collaborative and innovative scientific culture

About You

We are looking for an experienced scientist with strong molecular biology expertise and a proven track record in assay development.

You will ideally possess:

Degree, MSc or PhD in Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences or a related discipline

Strong hands-on molecular biology laboratory experience

Experience developing and optimising qPCR or multiplex PCR assays

Proven ability to independently manage scientific projects

Strong experimental design and data analysis skills

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

A logical and methodical approach to problem solving

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

The ability to thrive within a collaborative, fast-paced development environment

Desirable Experience

Industrial experience within molecular diagnostics or IVD development

Experience working with NAAT technologies

Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and regulatory frameworks

Experience supporting products through regulated development processes

What's on Offer

Opportunity to work on innovative diagnostic technologies with real-world impact

Collaborative and highly skilled scientific environment

Significant technical ownership and autonomy

Career development opportunities within a growing organisation

Competitive salary and benefits packageIf you are an experienced assay development scientist looking for an opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge molecular diagnostics, we would be delighted to hear from you