Research Assistant

About the Company: 

We are looking for a master’s graduate with a strong academic performance in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Physics to join a diagnostics start up in central London. You will use your previously developed lab skills to impact the company and its technology.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute R&D projects, implementing laboratory protocols (e.g. assay development, microarray printing, surface chemistry, microfluidics, analysis).
• Manage biological and clinical samples, ensuring quality control of reagents and materials.
• Conduct data analysis, maintain accurate records, and ensure reliability of results.
• Support equipment maintenance, inventory management, and laboratory compliance.
• Present findings, contribute to team meetings, and promote the company’s reputation.
• Perform administrative tasks and attend relevant meetings.
• Comply with company policies (e.g. H&S, quality, information security, IP).
• Undertake training and development as required.
• Carry out other duties as directed by line manager.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry or Physics with a strong academic performance.
• Experience working in a laboratory, following laboratory protocols and maintaining accurate records.
• Experience conducting research.
• Experience of assays and ideally assay development.
• Experience with standard analytical techniques.
• The ability to work collaboratively and well in a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage your workload.