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Senior Research Scientist
Cambridge
Onsite
  
As a Senior Research Scientist you will drive innovation within the early research team, focusing on advancing technologies in cancer genomics. This lab-based role contributes to the development of impactful solutions in cancer diagnostics through technologies like circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) analysis and next-generation sequencing (NGS).
  
In this role you will be tasked with identifying and evaluating emerging technologies and platforms as well as conceptualising and implementing novel methods to address critical clinical needs. You will be responsible for communicating complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and translating cutting-edge research into impactful solutions
  
Responsibilities

• Identify and review emerging technologies, platforms, or novel research in the oncology diagnostics space that may address the prioritised clinical needs identified by the company. This may come from all areas including biotech and academia and will have a particular focus on NGS.
• Work with legal teams to identify and protect patentable inventions and contribute to IP strategy. Support the filing and management of patents based on research discoveries.
• Where required, conceptualise and implement new methods to address the prioritised clinical needs identified by the company.
• Evaluate competitors’ platforms and technologies to identify gaps or opportunities in the market.
• In collaboration with bioinformatic counterparts, design and perform feasibility studies for the new technologies, platforms or inventions to evaluate their scientific and commercial viability along with initial operational suitability.
• Works with external and internal teams to identify and obtain clinical/test samples required for successful project completion.

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, or a related field ideally focused on cancer
• Several year’s experience in relevant field
• Experience within the cancer diagnostics industry
• Experience participating in the filing of patents
• Advanced knowledge of lab techniques, particularly NGS
• Advanced knowledge of cancer biology, genomics and diagnostics
• Ability to critically assess and compare possible solutions and, where required, conceptualise novel solutions

If you are interested in applying for this role please send your CV to charlotte@kemioconsulting.com to be considered. 












Keywords: scientist / research / oncology / cancer / diagnostics / NGS / next generation sequencing / product development / liquid biopsy / 

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