Senior Biomedical scientist / Senior Scientist - Assay Development
Location: Flexible (UK-based) | Salary: £65- 80,000 per annum | Start: Immediate. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as soon as they come in.
Unravel Health is a healthtech startup working in collaboration with the University of Glasgow. We are seeking a senior biochemist to join our exciting mission.
Our mission and the problem we are solving
In the words of the NHS, healthcare is designed by men for men – leading to women spending 25% more years in poor health. Our focus is on women with hormone-linked, chronic conditions who suffer from a lengthy diagnosis, as well as trial and error care that isn’t personalised – ultimately losing years of life to pain.
Only 1 percent of healthcare research is invested in female-specific conditions beyond oncology (and even women’s cancers are only 4%). We are determined to change this. We came together because of our shared passion in closing the women's health gap and changing the lives of billions left without answers about what is happening inside their body.
What we are building
Our first product will be an instant hormone testing device, built on a groundbreaking, multi million pound biosensor.
The Role
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Biochemist to lead the development of novel biomarker assays. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in assay design, validation, and implementation.
This role will be integral to our research team, working closely with a postdoctoral researcher and our wider scientific team. The initial focus will be on validating a new biomarker for a debilitating women’s health condition.
This is a 6-month position with a strong likelihood of continuation, depending on project success and fit. The role is location-flexible, as we are currently securing a new lab space in the UK. This is a full time, in person position.
This position provides the candidate with an opportunity to learn and develop skills in assay development in a patient-focused environment.
Responsibilities
* Develop and validate biomarker assays using our platform.
* Ensure accuracy, reliability, and repeatability of biomarker detection in biological samples.
* Drive R&D strategy, ensuring feasibility and scalability.
* Who You Are
* You are a highly experienced biomedical scientist with a track record in diagnostic assay development. You thrive in fast-paced, innovative environments and have the ability to move quickly from concept to validated assays.
* Must-Have:
* PhD in Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)
* Proven extensive laboratory experience (>10 years) developing diagnostic assays, preferably in an industrial or commercial setting (e.g., biotech, diagnostics, medtech)
* A track record of delivering high impact results in assay development within academic or pharmaceutical industry settings, supported by evidence of individual contributions to projects
* Experience in translating lab-based research to scale and manufacture
* Strong knowledge of biochemical assay development (e.g., ELISA, immunoassays, biosensors).
* Practical experience with human fluid samples (saliva, blood, urine)
* Familiarity with freeze-drying techniques for cartridge development
* Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a multidisciplinary team
* Strong interpersonal and troubleshooting skills
* Highly motivated, adaptable, and passionate about driving innovation in women’s health
* Nice-to-Have:
* Experience working with various types of biosensors
* Familiar with software/tools for data analysis
* Why Join Us?
* Work on cutting-edge technology with real-world impact.
* Join a fast-growing, high-impact startup addressing critical gaps in healthcare.
* How to Apply
If you’re excited by this opportunity and believe you’re the right fit, please send your CV and a brief summary of your experience related to this role to info@unravel.health.