Senior R&D Scientist
CY Partners is partnering with an established and growing diagnostics organisation to hire a Senior R&D Scientist for its growing R&D team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced scientist to play a key role in the development of innovative point-of-care diagnostic products. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will contribute to projects from early-stage feasibility through assay development, optimisation, scale-up and transfer into manufacturing.
The successful candidate will bring strong assay development expertise, a collaborative approach to problem solving and a passion for delivering high‑quality scientific outcomes in a fast‑paced development environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, plan and execute experimental programmes to support product development projects.
- Independently lead technical investigations and develop solutions to complex scientific challenges.
- Develop and optimise lateral flow assays and immunoassay-based diagnostic products.
- Analyse, interpret and present scientific data to internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and Project Management teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Prepare, review and approve technical reports, protocols, SOPs and development documentation.
- Contribute to design control activities and product development documentation, including Design History Files (DHF).
- Support product transfer and scale-up activities into manufacturing.
- Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentorship to scientists within the R&D team.
- Identify opportunities to improve development processes and technical methodologies.
- Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and scientific developments within the diagnostics industry.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biomedical Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
- Demonstrated hands‑on experience developing lateral flow assays.
- Strong understanding of immunoassay development and diagnostic technologies.
- Experience designing and executing complex experimental programmes.
- Strong data analysis, interpretation and scientific reporting skills.
- Experience working within the diagnostics, biotechnology, medical device or life sciences sectors.
- Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and project timelines.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in Immunology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology or a related scientific discipline.
- Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and significant industry experience in diagnostic product development.
- Experience working within a regulated environment.
- Knowledge of Design History Files (DHF), design control processes and quality management systems.
- Familiarity with ISO 13485 and medical device development requirements.
- Experience leading technical projects and mentoring junior scientists.
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to work on innovative diagnostic technologies with real‑world impact.
- Exposure to the full product development lifecycle, from concept through commercialisation.
- Collaborative and science‑led working environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to the development of products that can make a meaningful difference to patients and healthcare providers.
- Career development opportunities within a growing organisation.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact CY Partners or apply today.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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