Job Description
Product Development Scientist
Cambridge
Permanent
SRG is delighted to be partnering with a growing organisation to support the appointment of an experienced and hands-on Product Development Scientist. The successful candidate will support the design, development, and transfer of innovative in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) products, with a strong focus on point-of-care and lateral flow assay technologies.
This role requires a proactive individual who is comfortable taking ownership, solving technical challenges, and working across multidisciplinary teams to bring diagnostic products from concept through to commercialisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and contribute to the development of point-of-care diagnostic products and assays
* Design, optimise, and validate immunoassays for diagnostic applications
* Ensure development activities align with relevant quality and regulatory standards
* Support the transfer of products from development into manufacturing environments
* Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to resolve technical challenges
* Contribute to project planning, documentation, and risk management activities
* Support supplier evaluation and selection for critical materials and components
Requirements
* MSc/PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline with industry experience
* Proven experience in point-of-care diagnostic development
* Strong experience with immunoassay development and optimisation
* Familiarity with working in regulated environments (e.g. ISO frameworks)
* Hands-on, proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
* Experience with lateral flow technologies
* Exposure to manufacturing transfer or scale-up activities
* Knowledge of diagnostic platforms, instrumentation, or microfluidics
Apply now by attaching your CV in Word, or contact Paige Keenan for further information about this new role: paige.keenan@srgtalent.com