KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and optimise immunoassays for our biosensor platform
- Optimise surface functionalisation chemistries for our biosensor platform
- Perform surface characterisation to determine effectiveness of functionalisation
- Establish hypotheses with regards observed performance and propose routes forward to improve
- Work together with the rest of the biosensor team to develop and optimise the performance of graphene biosensors for target applications
- Support the Research Manager as required with the daily management of activities
- Manage individual projects, as set out by our technology roadmap
- Compile updates for management team reviews
- Share research through publications and external events
- Document & implement R&D practices, approaches & policies
- Work with external partners and manage their contributions where necessary
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Education and Qualifications:
- PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, surface chemistry or related fields, or equivalent industrial experience
Experience:
- 3+ years’ experience developing surface immunoassays with biomolecules
- Experience with surface chemistry and processing
- Experience in surface chemistry techniques (e.g. AFM, Raman, FTIR) for organic molecules
Advantageous experience includes:
- Experience in building, testing and characterising biosensors in any form (e.g. optical, electrical)
- Experience in microfluidics
- Experience in working with biological samples
- Experience working with physiological media
Skills and knowledge:
- Strong applied, hands-on experimental capabilities
- Considered and organised approach to tasks
- Capability to grasp quickly new scientific concepts and technologies
- Exceptional team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to reflect, learn from mistakes and respond positively to feedback
- Ability to handle several ongoing projects, and can prioritise and organise own workload
- Capability to work autonomously and make considered decisions
Communication:
- Ability to communicate at all levels with both internal and external contacts
- Ability to present information clearly and appropriately for the audience
Additional factors:
- Respect and adherence to confidentiality and critical matters
- Ideally a UK Driving licence