Scientist in South Yorkshire

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Job Description

About the Company:

I am currently partnered with a life science company based in South Yorkshire that is developing next- benchtop imaging equipment designed to transform molecular analytics. Their mission is to make high-resolution molecular imaging accessible and impactful across life sciences and pharmaceutical research.

Role Overview:

The company is seeking a PhD-level Assay Scientist with at least 5 years of experience in assay development to lead the design, development, and optimization of assays for integration with benchtop imaging platforms. This position is ideal for a hands-on scientist with strong expertise in molecular biology, biochemistry, or biophysics who excels at developing and validating robust, scalable imaging-based assays.

• Key Responsibilities:

Assay Development & Optimization:

• Design, develop, and optimize assays compatible with benchtop molecular imaging systems.
• Validate assay performance, including sensitivity, specificity, and reproducibility.
• Troubleshoot and refine experimental workflows to achieve consistent high-quality results.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Engineering, Product Management, and Manufacturing teams to translate assays into commercially viable products.
• Prepare technical documentation such as protocols, SOPs, and validation reports.

Innovation & Improvement:

• Stay current with emerging trends in fluorescence imaging, molecular detection, and assay design.
• Contribute to the development of new assay formats and support ongoing product innovation.

Requirements:

• PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biophysics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in assay development.
• Proven expertise with imaging-based, fluorescence-based, or high-sensitivity detection assays.
• Strong troubleshooting and optimization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience:

• Experience in transferring assays from R&D to manufacturing or productization.
• Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., GLP, ISO 13485).
• Understanding of pharmaceutical R&D, biomolecular screening, or imaging-based workflows.

This is a unique opportunity to join a pioneering company at the forefront of molecular imaging innovation. If you’re passionate about developing assays that drive next- technologies and want to be part of a fast-growing, collaborative team shaping the future of molecular research, we’d love to hear from you.

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