Technology Advisor - Assay Development

The purpose of the Technology Advisor – Assay Development role is to provide expert technical insight, guidance and solutions on all aspects of molecular diagnostics/assay workflow design and development to R&D leadership and Senior Management Team (SMT), directly supporting key assay related decisions. The role exists to provide independent and objective input, supporting the development of company intellectual property through steering the chemistry and architecture of highly complex, automated molecular biology workflows from early concept into marketable, profitable platforms and products.

This role will report to a member of the SMT.

• Provide in-depth product-focused technical insights and advice, including diagnosing and resolving intricate technical challenges and defining sustainable solutions, in doing so, supporting delivery of novel sequencing-based diagnostics in-line with product requirements and user needs. This could include:
• Being the strategic sounding board for complex molecular assay architecture, chemistry selection, and workflow design
• Working with a multi-disciplinary team to optimise/streamline complex, sample-to-answer assay workflows, ensuring seamless integration with automated microfluidic architecture
• Supporting troubleshooting initiatives for multi-variant technical failures that cross the boundaries of chemistry, hardware, and software
• Liaising with Regulatory & Quality to ensure all validation activities meet key market and IVDR requirements
• Understanding emerging technologies and the competitive landscape whilst actively contributing to DNAe’s patent portfolio
• Create technical reports, document findings, and communicate technical information/complex concepts simply and clearly, and support defined actions for the business
• Contribute to product development, process optimization, and strategic planning
• Role model an expectation of excellence in assay development and technical delivery
• Ensure technical aspects meet legal, ethical, and industry standards, performing risk assessments as necessary

• Technical education in relevant science disciplines, for example, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, etc., to PhD level
• Demonstrable successful experience in developing and leading development of regulated In-vitro Diagnostics (IVD) or medical products, preferably with experience in developing highly multiplexed panels, or complex, multi-step automated molecular assay workflows, with experience in NGS desirable.
• Expertise in infectious disease desirable, good knowledge of oncology beneficial.
• Demonstrable successful experience in creating and taking new products and technology to market
• Detail-oriented with a natural curiosity and skepticism, able to dive deeply into matters aligned with her/his area(s) of expertise.

This role could be either part-time or full-time depending on the candidate and the business needs of DNAe

Travel and working as required between company sites in the US and UK