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Process Scientist/Chemist

London, UK

Job Type

Full Time

Workspace

On-site

Department

Biosensing and In Vivo Performance

About the Role

We are seeking a Junior or Senior Scientist to join our Process Chemistry Team within the Biosensing and In Vivo Performance Department. This team plays a critical role in sensor development, focusing on process optimization to seamlessly integrate raw materials (synthesis) and sensor manufacturing. This integration is essential for enhancing device performance and scaling up from small-scale R&D to high-throughput manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process science, chemistry, or biotechnology, with expertise in designing characterization trials to assess parameters impacting sensor performance and, ultimately, the overall functionality of our biosensors.

Requirements

Responsibilities

  • Work within the Process Chemistry Team to develop and characterise the sensor build process to optimize the materials and process steps involved in manufacturing a minimally invasive biosensor platform.

  • Collaborate with the Chemistry, Process, Manufacturing and Engineering teams to implement material and process changes for optimisation of sensor performance.

  • Develop new protocols to further the understanding of various aspects of materials and processes used in sensor manufacture and performance.

  • Develop explorative trials, including DoE trials, that investigate material and process parameters to optimize sensor performance.

  • Utilise analytical techniques to understand how material characteristics impact sensor manufacturing and device function.

  • Coordinate and complete in vitro testing to determine the performance of novel candidate materials used in sensor manufacture.

  • Generate, analyse and report data to the team and wider company, verbally and in writing.

  • Maintain detailed, up to date records of experiments and data analysis.

  • Research and source new equipment to support critical research areas.

  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate projects, managing deadlines and requirements in parallel to advance device development.


Past Experience

  • Essential: BSc degree or above plus lab experience in a relevant discipline (e.g., biomedical science, bioengineering, materials science), working with process development and characterisation.

  • Preferred: Biosensor or Medical Device Industry experience, working on process characterisation and optimisation.


Requirements

  • Multidisciplinary background is advantageous. The candidate will be expected to work cross-functionally with teams including Biosensing, Synthetic Chemistry, Manufacturing, Data and Engineering.

  • Proactive not reactive, highly organised and adaptable. The ability to learn new skills and techniques quickly, manage variable workstreams at a time and to deal with the fast pace of a startup environment.

  • Excellent knowledge and experience in experimental design, including DoEs.

  • Comfortable being hands on in the lab and can demonstrate a degree of independence and ownership of work.

  • Process science and/or manufacturing/engineering experience, which may include: process characterisation, new material investigation, medical device manufacture, sterilization, in vitro testing, enzyme stability and activity, microscopy (Keyence experience), operation of inkjet systems.

  • Presentation and communication of data to both technical and non-technical audiences with active participation in meetings and discussions.


Preferred

  • Experience in lab and manufacturing environments (preferred clean room experience but not essential).

  • Experience with and knowledge of biosensors or medical devices

  • Experience in the operation of inkjet systems and larger robotics (at operator level following protocol).

  • Experience with data analysis and visualisation software (e.g., JMP, python, R, MATLAB).


About the Company

All the health information we need is within us. Just below the skin. SAVA is redefining the way people interact with their health by developing the most advanced biosensing technology science has to offer, capable of accessing bodily information in a painless, real-time and affordable way.

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