Job Description We are recruiting for an early-stage start-up based in Oxford who have recently secured their Seed funding. They are building a platform that identifies microbes and their antimicrobial profile directly from clinical samples, enabling transformational change in the fight against sepsis and antibiotic resistance. The success of this technology will ensure a revolution in the microbiology diagnostic space and set the standard for tomorrow.
They are seeking a highly experienced Senior Scientist with extensive expertise in microbiology, particularly relating to clinical samples, with a strong preference for experience working with blood specimens. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience from the IVD industry, demonstrating hands-on capabilities in assay development and validation.
About the role:
Collaborate / lead microbiology-focused projects involving clinical sample analysis and assay development.
Develop and validate diagnostic assays aligned with company objectives and regulatory requirements.
Ensure meticulous planning, execution, and documentation of scientific processes and experimentation.
Implement and take responsibility for laboratory standard operating procedures
Perform activities to highest health and safety standards, as well as taking ownership of COSHH and other risk assessments
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