Principal & Senior Scientist Biosensors

Job Description

Are you an experienced R&D scientist with a background in biosensors, electrochemistry or diagnostic assay development? Are you looking to take the next step into a scientific leadership role within a rapidly growing, innovation-driven organisation?

We’re partnering with an exciting nanotechnology company at the forefront of biosensor development, seeking a Principal/Senior Development Scientist to lead the development of next-generation diagnostic assays and sensor technologies.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior or lead scientist with experience managing projects and mentoring teams to play a key role in bringing innovative technologies from concept through to commercialisation

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of novel diagnostic assays and biosensor technologies.
• Manage, mentor and develop a team of R&D scientists.
• Design, execute and oversee complex experimental programmes.
• Develop electrochemical methods and assays
• Drive technical decision-making and scientific strategy across development projects
• Prepare technical reports, protocols and development documentation.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause investigations and continuous improvement activities.
• Support technology transfer, scale-up and product commercialisation.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A PhD (or equivalent industrial experience) in Electrochemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Nanotechnology or a related scientific discipline.
• Significant industrial R&D experience within biosensors, medical devices or life sciences.
• Strong expertise in electrochemical biosensors and diagnostic assay development.
• Experience developing biofunctionalisation strategies and electrochemical sensing technologies. including the optimisation of electrochemical measurement techniques (CV, SWV, DPV, EIS etc)
• A proven track record of leading scientific projects from research through to commercial application.
• Previous experience managing, mentoring or supervising scientists.
• Strong knowledge of GLP and working within regulated laboratory environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership and technical problem-solving skills.

Why Apply?

• Join an ambitious, fast-growing technology business developing next-generation diagnostic solutions.
• Lead innovative R&D projects with real commercial impact.
• Work in a collaborative environment where scientific ideas are encouraged and valued.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

If you’re an experienced Development Scientist ready to take on a senior technical leadership role within an innovative R&D environment, I’d love to hear from you.

If you or someone in your network is looking for a lab-focused role in cutting-edge immunology research, then this role is for you.

Key words: Principal Scientist, Senior Scientist, Assay Development, IVD, Biosensor Development, Electrochemistry, CV, SWV, DPV, EIS, R&D, Nanotechnology, GLP, diagnostic, commercialisation, pilot, biosensing, Scotland, Edinburgh, Glasgow, VRS9478DT