Senior R&D Scientist - Immunohistochemistry

Senior R&D Scientist - Immunohistochemistry

Location – Newcastle (On-site position)

Sector – Diagnostics

Salary – c£45,000 (Dependent on experience)

Our client is a global Leader in health diagnostic tools and services, specialising in providing easy-to-use diagnostics to improve patients’ lives.

They are now seeking an experienced R&D Scientist to contribute their expertise in Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and assay development to support in New Product Development.

The role:

As part of an established R&D team, the Senior R&D Scientist is responsible for leading independent research projects for the successful development of new diagnostic assays.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and deliver independent research projects while working collaborative with other departments
• Use Immunohistochemistry experience to design, perform, and interpret research experiments.
• Support the wider R&D group with the development of new diagnostic products
• Work in-line with regulatory and quality standards within the diagnostic sector.

Suitable Applicants:

Applicants will enjoy working in a practical R&D environment and be able to show prior experience supporting R&D projects to successful delivery.

Required experience includes:

• Prior industry experience working within R&D projects supporting diagnostic development
• Good knowledge and practical experience with IHC and molecular biology techniques
• Direct experience working with IVD development and design control would be beneficial
• Prior experience working in a regulated environment (ISO13485, IVDR)
• Educated to PhD (or equivalent industry experience) in a relevant scientific discipline

The Package:

In return, our client offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic R&D team supporting projects with real-life impact.

This is a permanent position with competitive salary, benefits and bonus package.