Senior Scientist - Spectroscopy

Job Description We are recruiting for an early-stage start-up based in Oxford who have recently secured their Seed funding. They are building a platform that identifies microbes and their antimicrobial profile directly from clinical samples, enabling transformational change in the fight against sepsis and antibiotic resistance. The success of this technology will ensure a revolution in the microbiology diagnostic space and set the standard for tomorrow.

They are seeking an experienced Raman Scientist/Microbiologist who will be hands-on, responsible for managing the planning, designing, execution and reporting of experimental work. You will lead efforts in applying Raman spectroscopy for microbiological diagnostics, working closely with a dedicated team to innovate and refine our approach to rapid pathogen identification and analysis.

About the role:
Collaborate / lead spectroscopy & microbiology-focused projects involving clinical sample analysis and assay development.
Develop and validate diagnostic assays aligned with company objectives and regulatory requirements.
Ensure meticulous planning, execution, and documentation of scientific processes and experimentation.
Implement and take responsibility for laboratory standard operating procedures
Perform activities to highest health and safety standa...