Senior/Laboratory Research Scientist

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Yourgene Health Full time

Senior Scientist (PCR team) Reports to: PCR Team Leader
Manchester Science Park
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary & Benefits: Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

The group works in partnership with global leaders in DNA technology to advance diagnostic science.

The Group's flagship in vitro diagnostic products include non -invasive prenatal tests (NIPT) for Down's Syndrome and other genetic disorders, Cystic Fibrosis screening tests, invasive rapid aneuploidy tests and DPYD genotyping.

Yourgene also has a global laboratory service network equipped to be a full life-cycle partner for clinical, research and pharmaceutical organisations to support partners at the preclinical, clinical, and post market stage to develop, manufacture, obtain regulatory approval and commercialise new products and services. In addition, Yourgene offers and NIPT and high throughput Covid testing service.

Yourgene Health is headquartered in Manchester, UK with facilities in Taipei, Singapore, the US and Canada.

We have nay social and well-being initiatives run by our Social Huddle that keep our sense of community alive during challenging times that the pandemic has thrown our way. Yourgene Health, part of the Novacyt Group, are recruiting for a Senior Scientist within our PCR Diagnostics Team based at Manchester Science Park. The Senior Scientist will work alongside the PCR Team Leader to lead the tactical delivery and development of PCR based in vitro diagnostic products and services.

The Senior Scientist will provide scientific expertise and technical leadership on development projects ensuring tactical planning is performed effectively and consider problems at a system level. In addition, the Senior Scientist will design and develop in vitro PCR diagnostic products/ services for use in a range of applications to high quality and in a timely fashion. The scope will include PCR products developed in line with ISO 13485 and IVDR regulations.

Perform laboratory based technology development using molecular biology techniques including PCR and qPCR
Independently design and execute experimental laboratory procedures
Effective management of required documentation in accordance with company Quality Management System and ISO 13485 regulations
Provides scientific expertise and technical leadership on projects, as well as planning tactical delivery in functional area
Lead and participate in activities requiring cross functional collaboration, including leading complex projects
Support the resource planning activities of Team Leaders and Project Leaders
Ensure planning and reporting of studies and work-packages is accurate and detailed
Data generation, ensuring integrity and organized data management
Provide accurate, concise and independent data interpretation, factoring in systems-level thinking
Meeting regulatory or other requirements
Ensure own work meets regulatory & quality requirements (including compliance to SOPs, documentation using lab books, study plans, study reports and integrity of data)
Degree or further degree in a life science such as molecular biology, biochemistry or genetics
Hands on experience with PCR based assays including proficiency in primer and probe design and the use of Bioinformatics software (e.g. Analysis of data and interpretation of results
Enthusiasm, drive, thoroughness, diligence and a willingness to take personal responsibility to ensure that projects are successful
Can summarize scientific data in written form to effectively communicate plans, progress and ideas with Management, Peers or External Audiences
Good IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite and use of the statistical analysis software, JMP

Sunday 15th September, 2024

Yourgene Health is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce.



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