Development Scientist - Sensors

Development Scientist

Integrated Graphene have an exciting opportunity for a Development Scientist to join their rapidly expanding research & development department. You will join our Sensors team, developing High Sensitivity Low-Cost biosensors on our propriety Gii-Sens technology.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early career scientist to work in a high-growth environment with a fast-paced and collaborative culture where you will work with some fantastic customers conducting research at the forefront of science and technology.

Your purpose in the Role:

You will be responsible for the development of diagnostic assays on our propriety Gii-Sens™ technology. 

What you will do and how you will succeed:

• Design and build reagents to facilitate in-vitro diagnostics assay development

• Develop and execute electrochemical experiments, aligning tests to the needs of projects

• Design and develop wet assay chemistries and translate their analytical performance characteristics to dry assays while ensuring equivalent performance and reliability

• Write and execute R&D protocols and where necessary, validation and verification protocols

• Provide scientific input into product and process developments to ensure optimum performance as well as client satisfaction

• Support other development scientists and the wider team with delivery of key assay performance parameters as defined by goal-setting process

• Carry out and meticulously document experimental workload

• Participate in team meetings and progress updates, presenting results to your colleagues regularly

• Prepare technical documentation including standard operating procedures and reports

• Staying up to date with current industry and research trends

Who we are looking for:

• A clear, demonstrable enthusiasm for new technologies

• Broad working knowledge and hands-on experience with Electroanalytical Chemistry is essential

• Ability to follow complex protocols accurately and suggest ideas for possible method improvements

• A self-sufficient individual capable of applying and evaluating appropriate electrochemical techniques and characterisation applicable to biosensors

• Rigorous experimental approach and proficient data management skills

• Successful candidates will be qualified within a relevant scientific Masters degree as a minimum, PhD qualified candidates are desirable

• A team player with a proactive approach towards working in a multi-disciplinary research team on complex problems

• To be successful you will have excellent communications skills and experience presenting high quality research reports and publications to technical and non-technical audiences

• Experience within a professional scientific environment in recent years, either as PhD candidate or through work experience in a similar role

• We like to see commitment to personal and professional growth, share with us how you have a growth mindset

What we offer

This role is offered as a full-time position, working hours are 37.5 hours per week. Please talk to us about alternative working arrangements.

In addition to a competitive salary, 33 days annual leave (statutory days included) we offer life insurance, income protection, training and development opportunities and flexible working hours. We take great pride in being social: we meet regularly as a Company and as teams, sharing ideas over breakfast or lunch and recognise milestones at a team and individual level.

We are scaling up rapidly and value our culture, you will shape the company’s future innovation capabilities through your ideas and skillset. Join us now to shape your career. 

Where we are

We are based in Stirling in central Scotland, a city with rich historical significance. As well as being historic, Stirling is in a great position for quick access to Edinburgh and Glasgow by public transport. It also has easy to access to the Highlands and rural Scotland.

Apply because you want to:

• Work with a diverse, international team on a challenge that will positively impact the world.

• Join a mission-driven company that’s focused on delivering far better and more sustainable products

• Join a high growth company and put some big wins on your CV wherever you are in your career.

• Surround yourself with very smart, open, curious, and action-oriented people with opportunities to learn at every turn.

We have a range of customers from a variety of backgrounds, industries and locations. Therefore, we are searching for a diverse group of talented individuals who are passionate about what they do to collaborate and produce the best possible work for our consumers.

What happens next?

If this sounds like the role and company for you, apply by following the link. 

If you are successfully selected for interview, this is broken down into two stages: 

• Stage 1: An introductory remote discussion with the hiring managers, typically lasting forty-five minutes. An opportunity to find out more about the role and tell the team a bit about your background and experience.

• Stage 2: If successful in the first stage interview, we will invite you to attend a stage two interview within our office space in Stirling. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments required to the interview process, please let us know upon application any requirements.

We will close the application link to the role once we have received an ample talent pool full of superstar applicants. Don’t worry though, if you like the look of the role but need a little longer to perfect your application, just get in touch at; people@integratedgraphene.com and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements.

The Company

Integrated Graphene is a technology development company and systems integrator who has invented, patented and commercialised a revolutionary ‘design for manufacture’ process to grow high performing, pure 3D Graphene – called Gii®

Our goal is to enable everyone to access the benefits of graphene for the next generation of technology. Our 3D graphene electrodes, Gii-Sens, have overcome industry barriers to enable higher sensitivity with the added benefits of lower limits of detections and reduced background noise. Gii-Sens is facilitating the move from laboratory tests to point-of-care. Our fully flexible configurations include capabilities to multiplex while maintaining high performance.

Integrated Graphene invite you to engage with us to join the technology breakthrough of the decade.