Scientist I (Molecular Assay Development)

Location: Guildford, UK

Join our Team:
The Scientist I (Molecular Assay Development) plays an active role in designing, optimising, and validating DNA/RNA-based assays. This is a highly practical, lab-based role with real ownership and exposure to the full assay development lifecycle.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Execute molecular biology workflows including PCR, qPCR, dPCR, and NGS
• Design and optimise molecular assays for sensitivity and reproducibility
• Perform analytical validation (LoD, specificity, precision, linearity)
• Undertake additional ad-hoc tasks as required.

Education, Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• MSc or PhD in Molecular Biology or related discipline
• 1–2 years’ experience in molecular assay development or diagnostics
• Hands-on expertise in PCR, NGS and/or digital PCR
• An eye for deta...