Research Assistant
2 days ago
City of London
Research Assistant – Central London – Diagnostics 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.