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

Research and Development Scientist – Biochemistry and Microfluidics
Invenirex —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £34,920 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Scripting
- Bereavement leave
- Sick pay
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7d
New Product Development Chemist
Tullis Russell Coaters Ltd —Macclesfield
- £40,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Free parking
- Flexitime
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Research Scientist - Surface Science and Materials
Lubrizol —Hazelwood
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Supervising experience
Scientist, Research and Development
Leica Biosystems —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Education
- Annual leave
6d
Forester
Tomorrow's Forests Ltd —Sturminster Newton
- £32,420 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Work from home
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Allonby Bay (Marine Science & Engagement) Officer
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts —Maryport
- £33,458 a year
- Full-time
- Work from home
12d
Aquarist
Chester Zoo —Chester
- £27,500 a year
- Weekend availability
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Scientist - Cell Biology
Curve Therapeutics —Southampton
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Relocation assistance
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Research Assistant in Tissue Engineering
University of Hull —Kingston upon Hull
- £33,002 - £38,784 a year
- University
12d
Nature Recovery Assistant
London Wildlife Trust —London
- £27,274 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
2d
Research Assistant
Imperial College London —Hammersmith
- £43,863 - £47,223 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
Engineering Science Consultant - Life Sciences (Junior)
Capgemini Sogeti —London
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- AWS
1h
R&D Technologist
Orbia Polymer Solutions Alphagary —Chinley
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Laboratory experience
- Continuous improvement
- AI
Medical/Biological Researcher/Scientist - AI Trainer - Freelance - 8-20 hrs/week - Remote
10x Team —London
- £30 - £40 an hour
- Remote
- AI
- Flexible schedule
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Nature Executive
M&G plc —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Military
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
7h
R&D Scientist
Elements Solutions Inc —Ashby-De-La-Zouch
- From £36,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
Research Assistant
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £35,681 - £46,476 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Laboratory experience
- Travel
8d
Assistant Nature Officer
The Parks Trust —Milton Keynes
- £32,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
- Annual leave
14d
Scientist for Ensemble Modelling
ECMWF —Reading
- £76,384 a year
- Remote
- English
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
1d
Process Chemist
Connect Talent Group —Alfreton
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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14d

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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
7 days ago

Benefits

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

Qualifications

Biology
Doctoral degree
Master's degree
Scripting
LAMP stack
Python

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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