Development Scientist

Summary

• Development Scientist opportunity within an innovative diagnostics and medical technology business.
• Play a key role in progressing products from development through to commercial readiness.
• Ideal for a commercially minded scientist with experience within biotech, diagnostics or MedTech environments. Our Client Mackie Myers are partnering with an innovative life sciences company developing next-generation diagnostic technologies designed to improve healthcare accessibility and patient outcomes. Having successfully established a strong technical foundation and advanced its product portfolio, the business is entering an exciting phase of development and commercialisation. They are now seeking a Development Scientist to support the progression of novel diagnostic products towards market launch. The Role This position will play a critical role within the product development team, focusing on the transition of technologies from research into commercially viable products. Working within a multidisciplinary scientific environment, you will design and execute development programmes, analyse data and contribute to the advancement of innovative diagnostic technologies. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of product development and be motivated by delivering scientific outcomes that ultimately support commercial success. Main Duties The successful candidate will support the development and commercialisation of next-generation diagnostic products.
• Design and execute development experiments to support product advancement.
• Optimise assays, protocols and development workflows.
• Analyse experimental data and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Support the progression of technologies from research through to commercialisation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across assay development, molecular biology and product development functions. The Successful Candidate
• Degree or higher qualification in a Life Science discipline.
• Industry experience within biotechnology, diagnostics, medical devices or a related sector.
• Experience working within a product development environment.
• Strong experimental design, troubleshooting and data analysis capabilities.
• Experience with biological systems and ideally protein-based technologies.
• Self-motivated, commercially aware and comfortable taking ownership of development projects.
• Passion for translating scientific innovation into real-world products. What's on Offer?
• Opportunity to join a growing and innovative diagnostics organisation.
• Involvement in products progressing towards commercial launch.
• Exposure to cutting-edge diagnostic and medical device technologies.
• Collaborative and multidisciplinary scientific environment.
• Significant opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Based in Little Chesterford on the Essex/Cambridgeshire border. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion