Senior Research Scientist

Senior Research Scientist

Cambridge

Onsite

As a Senior Research Scientist you will drive innovation within the early research team, focusing on advancing technologies in cancer genomics. This lab-based role contributes to the development of impactful solutions in cancer diagnostics through technologies like circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) analysis and next-generation sequencing (NGS).

In this role you will be tasked with identifying and evaluating emerging technologies and platforms as well as conceptualising and implementing novel methods to address critical clinical needs. You will be responsible for communicating complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and translating cutting-edge research into impactful solutions

Responsibilities

• Identify and review emerging technologies, platforms, or novel research in the oncology diagnostics space that may address the prioritized clinical needs identified by the company. This may come from all areas including biotech and academia and will have a particular focus on NGS.
• Work with legal teams to identify and protect patentable inventions and contribute to IP strategy. Support the filing and management of patents based on research discoveries.
• Where required, conceptualize and implement new methods to address the prioritized clinical needs identified by the company.
• Evaluate competitors’ platforms and technologies to identify gaps or opportunities in the market.
• In collaboration with bioinformatic counterparts, design and perform feasibility studies for the new technologies, platforms or inventions to evaluate their scientific and commercial viability along with initial operational suitability.
• Works with external and internal teams to identify and obtain clinical/test samples required for successful project completion.

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, or a related field ideally focused on cancer
• Several year’s experience in relevant laboratory or technical experience
• Experience within the cancer diagnostics industry
• Experience participating in the filing of patents
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory techniques with excellent laboratory skills, particularly Next Generation Sequencing
• Advanced knowledge of cancer biology, cancer genomics and cancer diagnostics
• Ability to critically assess and compare possible solutions and, where required, conceptualise novel solutions