Senior research and development engineer - consumables

Job Description

An opportunity to join one of the UK’s most successful start-ups in scientific instrumentation and analytics from the last few years. This company have gone from strength to strength in developing and commercialising their Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) and Lentiviral vectors (LVV) analytical equipment.


The Senior R&D Engineer for Consumables will lead the development and continuous improvement of surface-coated slides, microfluidic chips, calibrants, and related consumables that are integral to the companies advanced bioanalytical instrumentation. This role is an exciting balance of innovation-focused research and rigorous product development, with the aim of delivering transformative consumables that meet the highest performance, reliability, and usability standards.


The successful candidate will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, software, quality, and product management, to drive cross-functional projects. You will lead the exploration of new materials, manufacturing methods, and designs while ensuring seamless integration of consumables into instruments. This role requires strong leadership in research, creative problem-solving, and the ability to work across departments to deliver consumables that redefine industry standards.


This role is based at the companies Botley offices and supports hybrid working.