Scientist II – R&D Specialist
BioChek | Bracknell, Berkshire | Laboratory based

Are you the scientist colleagues turn to when an assay, conjugation or reagent stability challenge needs solving?

Cranleigh STEM is partnering with BioChek to recruit a Scientist II / R&D Specialist, based at its new state-of-the-art facility in Bracknell.

This hands-on technical position offers the opportunity to apply deep expertise in advanced ELISA formats, conjugation chemistry or reagent formulation and stabilisation to demanding R&D challenges. It suits someone who wants to develop their career as a scientific specialist, with technical mentoring responsibilities and no formal line management.

The role

You’ll take ownership of complex bench work within your specialism, improving assay performance and helping establish robust, scalable methods for production.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Resolving challenging technical problems in advanced ELISA development, conjugation or reagent stabilisation.

· Using design of experiments (DoE), advanced statistics and multifactorial analysis to improve performance and robustness.

· Acting as an internal technical expert, guiding colleagues and supporting scientific problem solving.

· Developing specialist processes that are reproducible, scalable and suitable for transfer into production.

· Contributing to verification, validation and technical documentation.

· Mentoring scientists and Research Associates in specialist techniques.

· Applying expertise in precise liquid handling and laboratory automation.

About you

We’re looking for someone with:

· A BSc or MSc in immunology, biochemistry, microbiology or a related discipline.

· Deep practical expertise in one or more of the following: advanced or complex ELISA formats, conjugation chemistry, or reagent formulation and stabilisation.

· A track record of independently resolving complex technical challenges.

· Strong experimental design and data analysis skills, including DoE and robustness studies.

· Experience translating specialist laboratory methods into reliable processes.

· The ability to explain complex science clearly and develop the technical skills of colleagues.

Expertise in competitive or multiplex ELISA, conjugate characterisation, reagent stability or automated liquid handling is required.

Why join BioChek?

You’ll combine challenging bench science with the opportunity to influence diagnostic product development, working from BioChek’s new Bracknell facility. This specialist career pathway provides scope to deepen your expertise and progress towards Senior Scientist.

Interested? Apply with your CV or contact Gareth Emmett at Cranleigh STEM for a confidential discussion.