Research & Development Scientist

SureScreen Diagnostics are an innovative and forward-thinking company creating bespoke diagnostic solutions, products and tailored services for organisations across the UK and Europe for over 25 years. Our mission is to provide the best quality diagnostic products that meet and exceed customers’ expectations at a fair price.

We pride ourselves on having a diverse range of talented, hardworking and dynamic individuals within our team. We provide a friendly, challenging and rewarding environment that will help individuals expand their knowledge, build connections and grow professionally.

Job Purpose:

A Research and Development Scientist at SureScreen Diagnostics plays a pivotal role in the development of new products and technologies for our product portfolio.

As a key member of the Research and Development team, your primary role will be hands on laboratory work in contract development and internal research projects for the lateral flow and rapid testing space.

We are looking for a team member to work beyond standard operating procedures, and to innovate in method development and implementation.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

•           Develop. Adapt and develop methods to produce lateral flow assays and rapid tests in response to internal development projects or external contract development. You will be involved in the full life cycle of our development projects from idea conception to experimental development and transfer to production.

•           Innovate. You will work alongside the Research and Development Manager to identify and implement new technologies, to optimise existing procedures, and to expand our capability.

•           Collaborate. You will work both independently and collaboratively with partners across the SureScreen Group and from external bodies. You will contribute in an advisory capacity to the quality control team and assist in the communication of scientific concepts to personnel across the company. 

Key Relationships:

Internal

•           Technical Manager

•           Quality Lead

•           Regulatory Affairs Manager

•           Operations Manager

•           Production Manager

External

•           Contract development clients

•           Project collaborators

Qualifications, skills, and experience:

•           A PhD in experimental Physics, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline

•           Strong background of experimental method development and complex problem solving in nanoparticle formulation.

•           Substantial expertise in solution-based production of gold nanoparticles and their characterisation.

•           Experience in developing lateral flow and biosensing devices.

•           Ability to work both independently and as part of a team while managing different priorities from multiple stakeholders.

•           Strong written and verbal communication skills.

•           Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

•           Proactive approach

•           Excellent self-motivation

Company Benefits Include:

23 Days Holiday, increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service

Bank Holidays off

An additional day's holiday for your Birthday

Private Health Insurance following a successful probationary period

Modern facilities and technology to work with

A collaborative culture with progression opportunities and training provided

Company Celebration Events

See our website here for more info: www.surescreen.com