Senior Scientist – Imaging Assay Development

1 day ago


Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Singular: Building Brilliant Biotechs Full time

Senior Scientist – Imaging Assay Development

Are you an experienced imaging scientist with a passion for developing and validating cutting-edge assays in oncology? This role offers the opportunity to lead advanced imaging assay development that directly underpins clinical and diagnostic innovation.

THE COMPANY

This innovative life sciences organisation operates at the forefront of cancer diagnostics, developing advanced imaging-based assays to enable highly sensitive detection and characterisation of rare cancer cells from patient samples. Working with pharmaceutical and biotech partners globally, the company combines deep scientific expertise with a regulated, clinical-grade delivery environment to support translational research and diagnostic development.

Based at a state-of-the-art site in Guildford, the team brings together scientists, clinicians, and technologists focused on delivering robust, validated solutions that make a real impact on patient outcomes.

THE ROLE

As Senior Scientist – Imaging Assay Development, you will lead the development, optimisation, and validation of advanced fluorescence and multiplex imaging assays for rare biological samples. This is a senior, hands-on role combining scientific leadership, project ownership, and regulatory rigour.

You will act as a project lead on key assay development programmes, establishing new methodologies, defining performance criteria, and ensuring all work meets clinical and quality standards. Working across multidisciplinary teams, you'll help translate novel imaging approaches into robust, compliant assays ready for clinical and commercial use.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the design, optimisation, and validation of imaging assays (e.g. immunofluorescence, FISH, multiplex panels) for rare cell and low-abundance samples.
  • Managing imaging assay development projects within regulated quality systems (ISO13485 / ISO15189), ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
  • Remaining hands-on at the bench as required to troubleshoot assays and support delivery.

ABOUT YOU

You'll be a strong fit for this role if you bring:

  • A PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, or a related discipline.
  • At least 3 years' industry experience developing and validating imaging assays in oncology or related biomedical fields.
  • Deep expertise in immunofluorescence and/or FISH assay development, including antibody/probe selection, optimisation, and signal-to-noise control.

LOGISTICS

  • Location:
    Guildford (on-site, office hours)
  • Contract:
    Permanent, full-time (5 days per week)

If you're motivated by building rigorous, clinically meaningful imaging assays and want to play a leading role in advancing cancer diagnostics, apply now

I look forward to speaking with you.


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