Summary

• Research Assistant opportunities within a growing diagnostics and biotechnology company.
• Support the development of innovative point-of-care diagnostic technologies.
• Ideal for candidates with strong laboratory skills looking to build a career in commercial life sciences.

Our Client
Mackie Myers are partnering with an innovative life sciences organisation developing next-generation diagnostic technologies designed to improve healthcare accessibility and patient outcomes.

Following continued growth and expansion of their product development pipeline, they are seeking two Research Assistants to join their scientific team and support a range of assay development and molecular biology programmes.

The Role
This is a hands-on laboratory position supporting the development of cutting-edge diagnostic products. Working alongside experienced scientists, you will contribute to assay development, experimental testing and product development activities within a fast-paced research and development environment.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to commercial product development while building technical expertise across a range of laboratory techniques.

Main Duties
The successful candidates will support scientific research and product development activities across multiple programmes.

• Perform routine laboratory experiments following established protocols.
• Support assay development and molecular biology projects.
• Prepare samples, reagents and laboratory consumables.
• Record, analyse and maintain accurate experimental data.
• Contribute to laboratory organisation, quality standards and continuous improvement activities.

The Successful Candidate

• Degree in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related discipline.
• Previous practical laboratory experience gained through industry, placements, internships, research projects or academic laboratory work.
• Confident using pipettes and conducting routine laboratory techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Enthusiastic, hands-on and motivated to develop a career within biotechnology, diagnostics or life sciences.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing and innovative diagnostics business.
• Exposure to assay development, molecular biology and product development activities.
• Work alongside experienced scientists within a collaborative R&D environment.
• Excellent opportunity for career development within biotech and diagnostics.
• Modern laboratory facilities based in Little Chesterford, Essex/Cambridgeshire border.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. That's why we're committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.