Graduate Biophysicist, Applied Science

SAGENTIA; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

Ref. Num: SAT2404 Location: Cambridge, UK

Are you an enthusiastic and curious individual who loves using science and technology to solve complex problems in bio- and medical technology? Are you a passionate learner who is always trying to expand your horizons? Do you want to join a dynamic, growing international business with excellent career development opportunities?

We are looking for an exceptional, energetic, hard-working and hands-on enthusiastic physicist to join our group of world-class scientists and technologists. You will have a passion for science and technology and will use a combination of innovation, flexibility and technical excellence to meet and exceed our customers’ often demanding requirements and tight development timescales. This role is based at our Harston (Cambridge) site.

We Offer

• A multitude of exciting projects working with our clients in the medical, industrial, consumer and food and beverage sectors.
• The opportunity to work as part of a world-class team of scientists, engineers and technologists.
• A dynamic, supportive working environment focused on innovation, agility, quality and results.
• Well-equipped laboratory facilities including specialist laboratories for electronics, optics, chemistry, environmental testing, microscopy, microbiology, wet lab, sensory evaluation and more.

The Opportunity

Sagentia Innovation is seeking a graduate biophysicist to join our Applied Science team, to create, analyse and develop new technologies. We solve complex problems using world-class scientific skills on a wide range of projects which involve a combination of:

• Creative problem solving and concept generation.
• Feasibility assessment informed by theoretical assessment, mathematical modelling and laboratory experimentation.
• Proof-of-principle demonstration in which our ideas are rapidly brought to life.
• Technology scouting.

The successful candidate will be expected to make a solid contribution to a group with core business in the consumer, food and beverage, medical and industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execution of laboratory experiments.
• Technology feasibility assessment & design.
• Modelling and data analysis.
• Innovation workshop participation and facilitation.
• Presenting results and deliverables to clients.
• Supporting sales activities with technical content and helping to define and scope new projects.

Experience & Qualifications

Candidates must have a degree in Biophysics, Biomedical engineering or a degree with a strong Physics content in a medical or biotech related field (2.1 or above, PhD preferred) and:

• Expertise in areas such as medical physiology, bio- and medical sensors, biomechanics, medical imaging, bioreactors, etc.
• Proven scientific analytical skills such as mathematical modelling applied in biological, tissue and physiological contexts.
• Proven ability to develop novel systems in the laboratory.
• A proven track record of planning and undertaking laboratory work safely.

We are committed to career development and make a focused effort to offer bespoke training and mentoring to allow our staff to thrive within their environment and realise personal potential.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

About Sagentia Innovation

We help to transform possibilities into successful products, combining expertise in science and technology with our love of invention and problem-solving.