Senior Scientist - FISH (Fluorescent In Situ Hybridisation)

Job Description

Senior Scientist – FISH (Fluorescent In Situ Hybridisation)
Location – Newcastle (On-site position)
Sector – Diagnostics
Salary - £40,000-£43,000

Our client is a global leader in health diagnostic tools and services, specialising in providing easy-to-use diagnostics to improve patients’ lives. Due to company expansion, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to join the company to act as the technical lead on their Fluorescent In Situ Hybridisation (FISH) tools.

The role:
Working as part of a small investigations team, you will be responsible for managing projects around technical support for product improvement and development. The role will involve cross-functional collaboration with other teams to ensure project delivery.

Core responsibilities will include:

1. Lead projects to drive ongoing product development, product release, and advancement of IVD tools.
2. Act as a technical lead for FISH assays, offering constructive ideas and processes to ensure a solution-driven approach.
3. Maintain market awareness and utilise scientific data to improve Immunohistochemical products.

Suitable applicants:
This role is interactive and requires cross-departmental collaboration and the ability to respond quickly in a fast-paced environment. As such, an on-site presence is required for this position.

Technical requirements include:

1. Strong working experience with FISH, along with a broader knowledge of developing In Vitro Diagnostics.
2. Significant experience in assay development.
3. Experience in managing research projects and delivering results.
4. Familiarity with Recombinant Protein manufacture, Hybridoma growth, and Cell Culture would be advantageous.
5. Excellent communication skills and a problem-solving approach to challenges.
6. Ideally educated to PhD or MSc in a relevant biological discipline, or with equivalent industry experience.

Offering:
This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic work environment with excellent career development opportunities and the chance to broaden product knowledge and commercial experience. Our client offers a permanent opportunity with a remuneration package of £40,000-£43,000 (dependent on experience) along with a competitive benefits package.