Senior Development Scientist
Full job description
Entrust Resource Solutions
Salary: £48,000 – £60,000 per year
Development Scientist/Senior Development Scientist – Molecular Microbiology, in vitro diagnostics
Based Oxon
Negotiable Salary + Benefits
Our client is entering the next phase in its expansion strategy and now seeks an experienced Scientist to undertake development of microbial IVD test products at its premises in Oxfordshire.
The role will involve a range of microbiological techniques (eg. aseptic technique, microbial culture), molecular biological techniques (eg. pipetting, PCR, microbial physiology) and translation of manual test to automated systems. An appropriate level of general skills and knowledge is expected and training will be provided where required. You will be expected to contribute to the day-to-day running of the laboratory, (SOP writing, record keeping, risk assessments etc.) and will require good communication skills. Limited travel (domestic and some international) may be required for conferences or site visits. For the Senior role experimental design and execution and managing a small number of staff will be expected.
You should be qualified to at least BSc level in a relevant discipline (eg. molecular biology or microbiology). Experience of microbiology and DNA amplification/detection methods would be advantageous. Experience or an understanding the principles of ISO 13485 would be appropriate.
Background Information
Our client was established in 2008 to develop and commercialise a series of in vitro diagnostic test products for the detection of microorganisms. The Company’s product development pipeline includes detection tests that are based on a proprietary molecular-based technology that can sensitively and quickly detect microorganisms in clinical specimens. Development programs will lead to the commercialisation of products and launch in Europe and worldwide. Recently-secured venture capital funding has enabled further expansion of the Research and Development Department within the Company laboratories in Oxfordshire.
For more information please contact Andy Cuthbert.
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