Electrochemist - Life Sciences

About the Role:

We are seeking an Electrochemist to join our Hardware team. Based in our headquarters in Scale Space, White City, London, and reporting to the Cartridge Team Leader, this primarily on-site, lab-based role will develop and test new biosensing concepts and apply electrochemical principles to optimise bioassays for proteins and metabolites. You will collaborate cross-functionally with other teams and colleagues including mechanical, electronics, software, and biology experts.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Design and develop electrochemical nanopore-based assays for sensing of proteins and metabolites.
• Characterise, modify, and optimise electrode materials and redox chemistries to improve signal sensitivity and specificity.
• Develop and implement electrochemical measurement methods.
• Run nanopore experiments to assess the impact of changes to electrode material, configuration, geometry on response time, sensitivity, noise, drift and run time.
• Analyze experimental data, troubleshoot and propose ways forward.
• Document research findings and contribute to publications and patents, presenting results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work cross-functionally to scale up promising solutions including interfacing with vendors and manufacturing partners.

Qualifications Required:

• PhD in Electrochemistry.
• Strong background in electrochemical techniques e.g. cyclic voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy.
• Practical experience in electrochemical biosensors and electrochemical transduction mechanisms.
• Hands on experience of hardware and software used for electrochemical research (e.g. Autolabs, Nova) and analysing and interpreting data e.g., MATLAB, Python.
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in biological or solid state nanopore technologies.
• Familiarity with techniques like XPS for characterising surfaces.
• Familiarity with chemical and physical methods of modifying surfaces to change their interfacial properties.
• Experience using microfluidics.
• Proficiency in data analysis and modelling tools e.g., COMSOL.
• Knowledge of microfabrication e.g. photolithography, soft lithography. 
• Familiarity with quality management systems and regulations ISO 9001.