Our client is seeking a Senior Scientist to join their R & D Team based in the East Anglia area. The role includes project management, technical support and running day to day laboratory.

Qualification & Experience

• PhD in Molecular Biology/Genetics or related experience, with significant post-qualification experience and project management skills.
• 3 -5 years’ experience in managing or supervising technical staff.
• Expertise in Design of Experiment (DOE), process improvement, and assay Quality Control process development.
• Experience with automation in molecular biology processes.
• Extensive experience with molecular biology technologies such as next generation sequencing (NGS) in a commercial setting.
• Proven track record in developing In vitro diagnostics molecular biology products.
• Experience in novel chemistry and technology development.
• Familiarity with ISO13485 standards, product design control, and product life cycle management.
• Demonstrated experience in regulated, diagnostic environments.

Duties

• Lead and manage molecular biology projects, ensuring smooth transitions between project phases, technical leadership, and successful project delivery.
• Develop and improve new and existing products, provide technical expertise, and present findings at scientific meetings.
• Oversee technical aspects of internal and collaborative research projects, including meetings, product development, market analysis, and patent applications.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, information security, and quality standards; maintain and update necessary documentation.
• Perform other tasks as required.

The Senior Scientist will demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to work individually under own initiative as well as within a group with a common goal. The ability to communicate to with all levels of management is essential.

To apply for this position, candidates must be living in the UK and eligible to work.

Skills: : Molecular Biology, ISO13485, ISO27001 and ISO 9001, FISH, R & D, Project management, Next generation sequencing, IVD