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Guildford
£30k – £33k/yr
Posted 27 days ago
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Scientist I (Molecular Assay Development)

You are an early-career molecular biologist with strong hands-on experience in PCR, NGS, or digital PCR. You enjoy building assays, optimising workflows, and working with complex biological samples.

We are partnered with a Guildford-based diagnostics company developing advanced molecular and multi-omic assays to detect rare cancer signals. Their work sits at the forefront of liquid biopsy and translational diagnostics, integrating cutting-edge biology with a regulated development pathway.

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As Scientist I – Molecular Assay Development, you will play an active role in designing, optimising, and validating DNA/RNA-based assays. This is a highly practical, lab-based role with real ownership and exposure to the full assay development lifecycle.

Key responsibilities: Execute molecular biology workflows including PCR, qPCR, dPCR, and NGS Design and optimise molecular assays for sensitivity and reproducibility Perform analytical validation (LoD, specificity, precision, linearity)

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About you: MSc or PhD in Molecular Biology or related discipline 1–2 years’ experience in molecular assay development or diagnostics Hands-on expertise in PCR, NGS and/or digital PCR

Location: Guildford (5 days onsite) Level: Scientist I

If you are excited by building high-performance molecular assays in a clinically relevant setting, apply now.

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Skills

PCR
NGS
Digital PCR
Molecular Biology
Assay Development
Workflow Optimisation
Analytical Validation
Sensitivity
Reproducibility
DNA Assays
RNA Assays
Liquid Biopsy
Translational Diagnostics
Complex Biological Samples
Laboratory Skills
Molecular Assay Development

Location

Guildford, England, United Kingdom

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