Research Scientist - PhD Molecular Biology

This in a fantastic opportunity to become a Research Scientist for a cutting edge in vitro diagnostics company, who are working on developing low cost, simple to use portable point of care devices.

The Role:

- A laboratory based scientist within the Assay development team
- Perform general molecular and biology based tasks, including: Assay design, Bacterial culture, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, Fluorescence microscopy, Sputum processing, Bacterial quantification.
- To support the development of novel cell concentration technologies
- Follow safe laboratory practices and SOPs.
- Write accurate experimental plans and reports.
- Record and interpret results to present to line manager.
- Work within the Company's Quality Systems and Policies in line with ISO13485 standards and GDP.
- Effectively interact with other Technical and Development teams.

Requirements:

- A PhD (or significant experience) in molecular and/or microbiology.
- Previous experience of molecular diagnostics.
- Previous experience of working in a molecular or microbiology lab.
- Knowledge of safe laboratory practice and containment.
- Ability to work with of scientists to accomplish research project objectives and goals.

Desirable Additional Requirements:

- Previous experience with programming (primarily R script).
- Experience handling biological samples such as DNA, blood, saliva, swabs
- Industrial experience.
- Previous experience of infectious disease diagnostics
- Previous experience of assay validation
- Microfluidics experience.
- Experience of bio sensing, biosensors or electronics
- Knowledge of statistics.
- GLP or ISO standard experience

If you are interested please apply online or call Anna Hastie on **************