Life & physical science occupations Work, Jobs in Coxhoe, Dur (with Salaries)

Research and Development Scientist – Biochemistry and Microfluidics
Invenirex —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £34,920 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Master's degree
- Bereavement leave
- Sick pay
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Area Ecologist
Forestry Commission —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £40,388 - £43,482 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Research Assistant/Associate (Paediatric Brain Tumour Group)
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £33,951 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
11d
Research Associate in GB Chemicals
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £36,636 - £38,784 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Research
6d
Research Assistant/Associate in Soil Modelling
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £33,951 - £38,784 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Research
9d
Environmental Specialist
JN Bentley —Durham
- Full-time
- Travel
- Annual leave
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Graduate Ecologist (Environmental) - Newcastle - 2027
Stantec —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
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Principal Ecologist - BNG Specialist
AECOM —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Training & development
Consultant Ecologist
AECOM —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
Research Assistant/Associate in Life Cycle Assessment
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £33,951 - £37,694 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Research
Graduate Hydrologist - Water - 2027 (Newcastle)
Stantec —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
8d
Senior Research and Development Scientist
Leica Biosystems —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
8d
Senior Ecologist
WSP —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
Environmental Advisor
Power T&D —Darlington
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
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Senior Scientific Officer: Ecosystem Assessment Research Project Officer
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £42,665 - £50,495 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Presentation skills
Senior Scientific Officer: Policy sandbox lead on Ecosystem Resilience Metrics
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £42,665 - £50,495 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Presentation skills
TEAM LEADER ECOLOGY - North East
Tetra Tech —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Business development
- Travel
- Mentoring
Principal Ecologist /Associate Director - Ecology Newcastle upon Tyne
Jacobs —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Travel
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
Vascular Research Fellow
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £45,591 - £76,582 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- University
- Organisational skills
6d
Senior Ecologist
AECOM —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
11d

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Research and Development Scientist – Biochemistry and Microfluidics

Invenirex
Newcastle upon Tyne

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Job details

Graduate | Full-time | Fixed term contract
£34,920 a year

Benefits

Casual dress
Additional leave
Company pension
UK visa sponsorship
Bereavement leave
Sick pay

Qualifications

Biology
Doctoral degree
Research
Master's degree
Scripting
Multidisciplinary collaboration
LAMP stack

Full job description

About InvenireX

InvenireX is a Deeptech life sciences startup engineering an entirely new class of diagnostic hardware. With VC backing and UKRI support, we're building a platform that:

Directly counts single DNA/RNA molecules using nano-scale microfluidics, fluorescence imaging, and advanced computer vision algorithms.
Has been validated and is now being pushed towards commercial readiness.

We’re now hiring a Research and Development scientist to join the core team building out the Biochemistry and microfluidic compatibility of this system.

The Role

This is not an academic post. It’s a hands-on, experimental role where your work will have direct and immediate impact on a commercial product. You’ll lead the charge on refining and validating our core nucleic acid detection assays, and our in-house microfluidic chip fabrication for design prototyping.

You’ll be working closely with hardware engineers and software engineers to design and optimise our DNA detection system and microfluidic chips for compatibility in our machine prototypes.

This role is ideal for a multi-skilled, resilient, and self-motivated scientist, with a strong work ethic that thrives in the face of a challenge.

Key Responsibilities

Design, test, and optimise hybridisation-based nucleic acid assays using magnetic beads and fluorescent probes.
Create, test, and optimise microfluidic chips in-house to prototype new design variants
Conduct systematic experiments to determine hybridisation kinetics, melting curves, and signal linearity.
Run end-to-end assay protocols, including bead handling, incubation, chip loading, and imaging.
Develop and refine methods for reducing non-specific binding, autofluorescence, and other background signals.
Interface closely with hardware/software teams to align assay timing, reader settings, and performance targets.
Document protocols clearly for internal use and future regulatory readiness.
Identify bottlenecks and propose innovative solutions for improving assay robustness and turnaround time.
Work with early users and partners to validate real-world assay performance in diverse contexts.

Essential Experience

MSc, MRes, or PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field.
Hands-on experience developing or running DNA/RNA hybridisation assays or other nucleic acid tests (qPCR, LAMP, FISH, etc).
Comfortable handling oligonucleotides, beads, buffers, and setting up reaction protocols.
Track record of troubleshooting experimental noise, false positives, or edge-case artefacts.
Comfortable with quantitative analysis of assay performance (e.g., LoD, specificity, sensitivity, SNR).
Able to work in a small, multidisciplinary team where every result matters.

Bonus Experience

Experience with microfluidics, droplet assays, or femtoliter/picoliter systems.
Prior work with diagnostic assays, biosensors, or point-of-care systems.
Knowledge of fluorescence detection methods or single-molecule detection strategies.
Experience scripting analysis in Python or R.

Your Profile

You’re not just smart—you’re obsessed with figuring out how things work and making them work better.
You have an experimentalist’s soul: methodical, inventive, persistent, and driven by real-world outcomes.
You work from first principles and ask the questions others don’t.
You’ve built things from scratch—kits, protocols, maybe even instruments.
You want your work to matter—and you want to work somewhere that moves fast and demands the best.

Pay: £34,920.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave
Bereavement leave
Casual dress
Company pension
Sick pay

Application question(s):

will you require visa sponsorship during the contract

Education:

Master's (required)

Experience:

Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or Bioengineering: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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