Senior Development Scientist – Electrochemical Heavy Metal Sensing, iGii
iGii invites applications for a Senior Development Scientist with deep expertise in electrochemical heavy metal sensing to join our rapidly expanding R&D department. In this high‑growth role, you will lead the development of sensors for the electrochemical detection of heavy metals, supporting the company’s innovation roadmap and commercial goals.
Qualifications
* Advanced degree (PhD or specialist Masters) and/or relevant industry experience in electrochemistry.
* Proven hands‑on experience with electrochemical heavy metal detection.
* Significant R&D experience with application and evaluation of electrochemical techniques in a sensor development environment using low concentrations of analytes.
* Experience developing sensors or nanotechnology for heavy metal detection.
* Knowledge of voltammetric techniques such as ASV, SWV, DPV, CV, LSV.
* Track record of translating research into commercially viable products or solutions and delivering projects that meet commercial and regulatory requirements.
* Strong experimental design, execution and interpretation skills.
* Solid understanding of GLP, laboratory practices and working within a regulatory environment.
* Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and contribute to internal or external reviews.
* Commitment to continuous learning, professional development and scientific curiosity.
* Prior experience in electroplating or electrodeposition (desirable).
* Familiarity with scaling up from laboratory to pilot scale and commercialisation efforts (desirable).
* Awareness of IP generation and protection processes (desirable).
* Demonstrated ability to lead projects or mentor junior scientists in an industrial setting (desirable).
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with R&D and Engineering to develop products and processes for real‑world viable solutions.
* Develop novel methodologies and process optimisation routes for heavy metal sensing.
* Benchmark performance against SPEs and Au electrodes.
* Prepare and optimise buffer solutions suitable for heavy metal sensing.
* Run accumulation and stripping experiments using appropriate electrochemical techniques with optimised parameters.
* Detect heavy metal ions with Gii electrodes from ppm to ppb range.
* Manage rigorous experiment design, data management, analysis and interpretation to drive product development.
* Prepare high‑quality technical documentation including standard operating procedures and reports.
* Keep current with trends in heavy metal sensing through literature review.
* Support and mentor other development scientists and the wider team to achieve key performance parameters.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* 33 days of annual leave (including statutory holidays).
* Private medical insurance.
* Group life insurance.
* Income protection.
* Access to mental wellbeing resources and up to six coaching or counselling sessions per year.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Flexible working schedule around core hours.
Location
Stirling, Scotland – central location with easy access to Edinburgh, Glasgow, the Highlands and rural Scotland.
EEO Statement
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities. Visa sponsorship is available, and relocation assistance can be provided where needed.
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