Location
Guildford, England, United Kingdom
Posted
June 30, 2026
Job Description
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:
Education, Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
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...