R&D Scientist

R&D Scientist I Bracknell I Onsite I £Competitive

We’re recruiting for an R&D Scientist to join Bio Chek’s Research & Development team, working across its established ELISA portfolio as well as new assay developments. This is a hands-on scientific role for someone with strong industrial R&D experience who can independently plan and deliver experimental work, analyse and present data, and contribute ideas to improve assay performance. You’ll also provide technical guidance across the business and lead and support a team of R&D Technicians.

The Role

As an R&D Scientist, you’ll take ownership of projects and experimental work with minimal guidance, supporting both the maintenance of Bio Chek’s existing ELISA portfolio and the development of new products.

You’ll be involved throughout the experimental process, from planning and conducting studies through to analysing results, reporting findings and presenting data to internal and external audiences. You’ll also use your technical expertise to advise colleagues, identify opportunities to improve assay performance and provide leadership and guidance to R&D Technicians.

What You’ll Be Doing

Planning, designing and conducting laboratory experiments

Taking ownership of R&D projects, working with a high degree of independence and in line with current SOPs

Supporting the maintenance and development of ELISA assays

Processing, analysing and interpreting experimental results and data

Producing clear project reports and communicating findings

Presenting scientific data to internal and external audiences

Providing technical advice and expertise to other departments

Identifying and recommending ways to improve assay performance

Contributing to weekly R&D meetings and wider technical discussions

Carrying out conjugation and purification procedures

Leading, supporting and guiding a team of R&D Technicians

What We’re Looking For

You’ll have practical experience in the design and development of ELISA assays, as well as experience taking projects through experimental planning, execution, analysis and reporting.

A BSc in a relevant scientific discipline, together with existing industrial experience within an R&D environment.

Hands-on ELISA design and development experience

Experience running and reporting R&D projects

Strong experimental planning and analytical skills

Confidence interpreting data and applying statistical approaches

Strong scientific report-writing skills

The ability to communicate and present scientific data to a range of audiences

Good organisational and time-management skills

A proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Strong communication skills and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities

Confidence using Microsoft Office

A reliable and professional approach to your work

Experience with protein purification and conjugation techniques would be advantageous, rather than essential.

Interested?

If you’re an R&D Scientist with industrial ELISA development experience and you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership of projects, contribute to assay development and support the development of other technical team members, we’d be pleased to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this R&D Scientist opportunity with Bio Chek (UK) Limited.

Important – Right to Work

Bio Chek (UK) Limited is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Only applicants who already have the permanent right to work in the UK without requiring current or future sponsorship will be considered