Assay Development Scientist
Permanent Cambridge, UK
Biofidelity’s mission is to improve and extend the lives of people with cancer by enabling better targeting of therapies, early detection of treatment resistance, and routine monitoring of treatment response. Our unique technology is designed to allow rapid, broad adoption of our assays in testing labs around the world, enabling a step change in patient care.
At Biofidelity we are proud to have built a culture of teamwork, openness and trust. Our team works towards well-defined goals and a strong belief that we can bring real benefits to patients. Our people are keen to take responsibility for their work and share both their successes and setbacks.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including private medical care, share option scheme, pension, cycle to work scheme, 26 days per year holiday allowance and free physical training sessions.
Biofidelity is expanding its clinical assay team responsible for the development of molecular diagnostic assays based on its core technology. We are seeking experienced, ambitious assay development scientists to help us build and validate these assays as we take our technology into the clinic. This role will be primarily laboratory-based.
Key responsibilities:
Development and validation of new assays and reagents for clinical diagnostic tests
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong background in molecular biology
Familiar with IVD regulatory requirements
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
PhD plus proven industry experience in the development, optimisation and validation of clinical diagnostic assays (or equivalent extensive industry experience)
Previous experience in working under design control and to ISO 13485 standards
Experience in at least one of the following areas:
Molecular diagnostic assay development & optimisation
Writing of SOPs & IFUs
Quality management systems
Reagent manufacturing & quality control
Diagnostic validation and verification trials
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to careers@biofidelity.com
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