Senior Reagent Scientist

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Senior Reagent Scientist

iGii have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Reagent Scientist to join their growing Bioassay & Reagents department. Working closely with our Sensors & Assay Development team and the wider R&D department, you'll play a key role in developing and testing reagents for cutting-edge Sensor platforms.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced scientist to join a high-growth environment where you will work with some fantastic customers conducting research at the forefront of science and technology.

Purpose

The Senior Reagent Scientist will apply their expertise to the development and testing of reagents across multiple assay platforms. Working collaboratively within our R&D team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality experimental execution, analysing data rigorously, and producing clear, technically robust reports which align with the relevant quality and regulatory standards.

What you will do

The development and testing of reagents will include the following activities:

• Designing and implementing in-house bioconjugation protocols tailored to specific assay requirements.
• Analysing bioconjugates and raw materials using analytical techniques to determine purity, yield and functional integrity.
• Developing and optimising immobilisation strategies on our proprietary Gii surface.
• Develop model assays for bioconjugates to assess analyte-binding performance and specificity.
• Communicating experimental findings through regular team meetings and written technical reports.

You will be accountable for the execution of laboratory work in accordance with Good Laboratory and Recording Practice (GLP and GRP), including:

• Routine maintenance, calibration, and performance checks of reagent-related equipment
• Creating and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new equipment and workflows
• Creating and reviewing COSHH forms for a wide range of materials.
• Formulating solutions for bioconjugation reactions or immobilisation.
• Perform established protocols including gel electrophoresis and plate reader assays.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a subject matter expert in reagent development with a strong foundation in chemistry and biochemistry and practical experience in reagent design and verification.

Essential Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, or a closely related discipline, with a minimum of relevant three years' post-doctoral or industrial experience
• Alternatively, at least five years of directly relevant industrial experience in reagent development.

You will bring demonstratable experience in:

• The principles and practical considerations underpinning reagents preparation.
• An understanding of biomolecule interactions with solid surfaces, particularly in sensor applications.
• Experience in reagent stability testing and cost-performance optimisation
• Purification of biomolecules using established techniques
• Experience with optical detection techniques including fluorescence-based immunoassays
• In-depth knowledge of biomolecule conjugation
• Ability to follow complex protocols accurately and contribute to assay development projects.

Alongside subject matter expertise, the following scientific skills are needed for R&D in a commercial context:

• Excellent hands-on laboratory skills with a commitment to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), accurate documentation, and health and safety standards
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DoE), method development, and optimisation techniques.
• Awareness of IP generation and protection processes; experience contributing to invention disclosures or patent filings is desirable.
• Experience raising, investigating, and closing non-conformances is desirable.
• Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams, as well as independently when required and contribute to internal reviews, external collaborations, or stakeholder meetings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to: author high-quality technical reports and documentation, present complex data clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What we offer

This role is offered as a full-time position, working hours are 37.5 hours per week. Please talk to us about alternative working arrangements.

In addition to a competitive salary with a focus on growth and development, we offer 33 days annual leave (statutory days included), life insurance, income protection, training opportunities and flexible working hours.

We take great pride in being social and building a sense of community. We meet regularly as a Company and as teams, sharing ideas over breakfast or lunch and recognise milestones at a team and individual level.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities; this role is eligible for sponsorship in the UK, subject to meeting the UK Visa and Immigration criteria.

We are scaling up rapidly and value our culture, you will shape the company's future innovation capabilities through your ideas and skill set. Join us now to shape your career.

Where we are

We are based in Stirling in central Scotland, a city with rich historical significance. As well as being historic, Stirling is in a great position for quick access to Edinburgh and Glasgow by public transport. It also has easy to access to the Highlands and rural Scotland.

Apply because you want to

• Work with a diverse, international team on a challenge that will positively impact the world.
• Join a mission-driven company that's focused on delivering far better and more sustainable products
• Join a high growth company and put some big wins on your CV wherever you are in your career.
• Surround yourself with very smart, open, curious, and action-oriented people with opportunities to learn at every turn.

We have a range of customers from a variety of backgrounds, industries and locations. Therefore, we are searching for a diverse group of talented individuals who are passionate about what they do to collaborate and produce the best possible work for our consumers.

What happens next?

If this sounds like the role and company for you, apply by following the link. Interviews are expected to begin from middle of November 2025 with a desired onboarding date early Q1 2026.

If you are successfully selected for interview, this is broken down into two stages:

• Stage 1: An introductory remote discussion with the hiring managers, typically lasting forty-five minutes. An opportunity to find out more about the role and tell the team a bit about your background and experience, with the option to visually present and talk through your experience if you would like.
• Stage 2: If successful in the first stage interview, we will invite you to attend a stage two interview within our office space in Stirling. You will get to see our lab spaces and meet some more of the R&D team, followed by a few technical challenges and a short round of competency-based questioning. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments required to the interview process, please let us know upon application any requirements.

We will close the application link to the role once we have received an ample talent pool full of superstar applicants. Don't worry though, if you like the look of the role but need a little longer to perfect your application, just get in touch at; people@igii.uk and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements. Please note you may not hear from our team before week commencing 3rd November 2025. Rest assured, the team have received your application and is being carefully reviewed in full. We appreciate your patience as we take the necessary time to ensure a through evaluation.

The Company

iGii are a world-class team of technologists, scientists, engineers, product developers. We produce Gii, our pure, porous, 3D carbon nanostructure with extraordinary properties.

Gii offers a highly sensitive, sustainable material for sensors and is being used in point-of-care diagnostics. The novel properties of Gii allow it to be incorporated into devices across a range of sectors, from automotive to electronics. We've previously used Gii as a component in heating elements, thermocouple, electrodes and EMI shields.