Research Chemist
Based: North East England
Salary: Circa £30,000 depending on experience
Permanent role
Ref: 20120
Our client is an exciting and highly innovative multinational company headquartered in the UK, developing affordable point of care molecular diagnostic assays and associated technologies.
They seek a multi-talented and resourceful Research Chemist to support the Group commercialisation program. It is an opportunity for candidates with a strong background in materials science and surface chemistry, to provide essential support to a variety of projects leading to the development of the point of care molecular diagnostic assays.
The candidate should have experience in:-
- Modification of thermoplastics, using physical and chemical surface characterisation techniques as well as a sound understanding of organic chemistry.
- Surface activation for the modification of thermoplastics
- Functional group manipulation and conversion on sensitive surfaces
- Handling of DNA and fluorescently labelled DNA for fluorescence microscopy imaging
- Ability to follow and produce detailed lab SOPs and work in line with ISO13485 standards
Experience, knowledge and requirements:-
- A PhD (or equivalent) in chemistry or chemical sciences, related to surface chemistry of thermoplastics
- Experience of characterisation techniques such as AFM, contact angle, IR and XPS analysis
- Industrial experience as well as GLP and/or ISO standard experience
- Previous experience in handling DNA
- Knowledge of infectious disease and their diagnosis
Crucial success factors for this position include the ability to work in a fast paced, cross-functional group environment, with a willingness to be involved across a wide area of responsibilities. The ideal candidate should pride themselves in their aptitude for problem solving industry-level challenges with intuitive yet economical solutions.
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